Ikbal Lubys is an artist, musician, guitar explorer, builder, improviser, and sound artist from Malang, East Java. After studying Western classical music and classical guitar, his work moved to a focus around the exploration of dynamic and experimental relationships with the guitar in terms of its sound and function, and interlacing performances with visuals. Lubys has collaborated with artists from Asia and Europe, spanning diverse fields including performing art, visual art, dance, and film. He is involved in various art communities, has held several residencies, and has taken part in diverse exhibitions. He is currently based in Yogyakarta.