My name is Batara Indra Soepraba, but more affectionately known as "Obat". I'm an Indonesian-American photographer and visual anthropologist from Los Angeles, California, who is currently based in Manchester, United Kingdom.
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I cut my teeth in the creative scene working in the agency world. Prior to freelancing, I was the operations marketing manager of Indonesia’s premier streetwear brand, Ageless Galaxy. The brand doubled as a creative agency where I worked with not only small businesses but world-renowned brands such as adidas, Mercedes Benz, Four Seasons Hotel, Patta Amsterdam and Staple Pigeon.
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Today, my practice focuses on commercial portrait, lifestyle and documentary photography where I'm interested in themes related to identity and our shared human experience of overcoming obstacles.
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NOTABLES
13th Annual Hamdan Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum
Int'l Photography Award 2024
Shortlisted Black & White Category
Indonesia Photo Fair 2024
Official Invitation
Lusting to Wander Exhibition 2024
Solo Showcase
Manchester Open 2024
Official Selection
Solo Photo Festival Indonesia 2022
Official Selection
The Friendly Reminder Show 2017
Group Showcase
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EDUCATION & TRAINING
MA in Visual Anthropology | University of Manchester
BA in International Development | University of California - Berkeley
Certificate | PannaFoto Institute Jakarta