<p>Joko SW was born&nbsp;in Labuhan Batu, North Sumatera, in1943.<br />He raduated from ASRI, Medan and he learnt his palette technique with Moses Misdy. He has participated in many group and solo exhibitions since 1970. He established the Junior Artist Group "Sanggar Pinang" in Medan and is a member of Taman Mini Young Artist Association.</p>