Javanese Village: a Batik Painting #2

A batik painting of an evening in a Javanese village where the sun turns crimson and birds are flying back to their nests. A common sight in most coastal villages in Indonesia, a man is working in the field and his young son playing a flute while riding the ox. A traditional boat docking at the sea and a stilt house was built on the background presents the multiple concurrent jobs held by the locals.

The traditional method of batik painting is shown in the clear outlines of the main elements – the house, trees, people and ox. Particular highlight of this artwork is the clever shade work of the sky and the field. The sky is hand-painted with mint green, yellow and grey to give a layering effect, resulting in a feel of evening warmth. A fine work of wax brushing and colouring gives a sense of texture to the field.

This art piece comes with high quality, customized frame to accentuate the essence of this evening village scenery – serene and humble yet full of vigour and activities. For those who like the vibes of calm evening in the countryside, this work is compact, no fuss and 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.