Javanese Village: a Batik Painting #1

An idyllic scenery of Javanese village life featured on this monochromatic blue batik painting. A man and a woman carrying baskets of produce using two traditional methods – using a long pole over his shoulder and fixing with a cloth over her shoulder and with a knot in front of her chest. The traditional boat just returned from a long haul and the coconut tree add on to the calm atmosphere in the morning.

The traditional method of batik painting is evidently strong from the bold and clear outlines on the main elements – people, trees boats and houses. More impressive is the shading work of the sky, the rocks, giving the subject a layer of depth and texture. The artist uses competent application of dye-resisting agents and colours. The mountain is subtly hidden (or shown) behind the mist of the morning air. Also, the blue colour is aptly choosen to give out the coldness in a quiet morning scene.

This art piece comes with high quality, customized frame to accentuate the essence of this morning scenery – calm, humble, down to earth. For a fan of island life or those who like the vibes of positive morning, this work is clean-cut and is a perfect addition to any modern spaces.

• Size: approximately 85 cm x 130 cm (33.5” x 51.2”)
• Material: Synthetic dye on cotton
• Pattern: Freestyle
• Technique: Hand-drawn batik painting
• Production Area: East Java, Indonesia
• Year of Production: 2016

Listing last update: 20 Nov 2017.