Biography
Toufiq Panji Wisesa, born in Bandung in 1983, pursued his undergraduate and postgraduate education at the Faculty of Fine Arts and Design, ITB (Bandung Institute of Technology). Panji, affectionately known as a ceramic designer, is actively involved in creating and has participated in various national and international art and design exhibitions.
Panji's artistic achievements include being a finalist in the Indonesia Art Award in 2010. He is recognized as an expert by the Ministry of Industry in the field of ceramics due to his contributions to the development of ceramic products in various regions. He has received several awards in his field, including Gold and Silver Medals at the Asia International Conference of Art and Design 2017 for the best product innovation category.
His contribution to Indonesia is evident through his active involvement in the arts since 2002. In 2016, Panji participated in a program in New Zealand (Auckland University of Technology) under the Ministry of Education and Culture scholarship for the development of visual arts and culture. Subsequently, in 2018, he joined the Art for All program in Bangkok, Thailand, representing Indonesian ceramic artists to create and contribute to the Art for All Foundation in Bangkok.
On the academic front, Panji has successfully collaborated with the Faculty of Fine Arts and Design at Universiti Teknologi Mara, Malaysia. This is evident through his involvement in nine international cooperation programs, including invited lectures, seminars, journals, and art exhibitions.