Yudi Sulistyo: Sculpting Power and Illusion from Cardboard Born in Yogyakarta, Indonesia, in 1972, Yudi Sulistyo’s artistic journey is a compelling narrative of transformation—both literal and conceptual. His work, deeply rooted in the rich cultural landscape of his homeland, explores complex themes of power, control, and the often-illusory nature of ambition, primarily through meticulously crafted sculptures constructed from unexpected materials: cardboard, plastic pipe, wood, steel, and acrylic paint. Sulistyo’s artistic education began at the Art Institute of Yogyakarta in 1994, where he…