Tuesday 28 May 2013

Samudera. Burn Flowly. Acrylic on canvas 24x36" 2013

  

This is my acrylic translation from a photo by Nolan Nitschke. I was just in love with the dynamism and colors of the photo that I just need to satisfy that itch to paint it. I did not intend to copy the photo inch by inch but somewhat express it through texture and experimental application to show movement. 

The title, 'Good vs evil', was inspired by my friend's interpretation of the painting when I asked her what do you think? She said it gave her the impression that cool water over gushing forth to vanquish fire. Like peace overcoming anger. And around this time coincidentally, I am trying to overcome a struggle myself that have plagued me for more than a month now and the sprained ankle I'm dealing with the past week and half.... but I shall not elaborate further. 

Anyways....I was so amazed by her words that metaphorically I decided to name this painting inspired by what she said; Good vs Evil. Thus: Burn Flowly Time of completion: tonight. Peace!

Sunday 19 May 2013



Another Samudera painting. Samudera or Samudra is a Sanskrit term for "ocean", literally the "gathering together of waters" (saṃ- meaning "together" and -udra meaning "water". Dictionary meaning of samudra is ‘confluence’ and ‘ocean/sea’. I am of Javanese descendent which I am proud of... because of our history and invasion. So with this water series, I name it Samudera Series.

Samudera1 acrylic on canvas 18x24" 2013


Acrylic on canvas. This time I tried blue on white canvas. With as touch of glaze of complimentary colors. From my previous blog, I'm supposed to elaborate on why I want to work about water and movement. One of the reasons is; water is formless. it takes e shape of any form. Two; its a symbol of perpetual change. Its like a thumbprint... no two are alike at any moment. That's why I'm intrigued with water... there is no right or wrong... only infinite possibilities...It represents life.