I travel alone in search of knowledge to meet many like minded individuals along the way. Thanks to Mr. Erik Pauhruzi who was so helpful and accomodating.
A visit to Institut Teknologi Bandung – the premier art academy in Indonesia.
Batik tulis using the tjanting is usually done by women.
Pak Komar recently achieved the Guiness world record for the longest Batik at 466.5 meters is also an expert in Javanese motifs and patterns.
Batik tjap – the wax stamping method.
Crafting the tjap. A metalsmith puts together the stamp of copper according to the motif design.
Ms. Tri Asayani of Batik Hassan is a young practitioner exploring non-traditional possibilities with fabric and design experimentations.
Mr Haryadi Suadi (born 1939) is a gentle person and very original artist/printmaker. His works draws upon cultural elements of his Ceribon ancestry.
Batik is presupposed as crafts for tourists like in this mall at Blok M, Jakarta. Tough road ahead convincing others that what I’m doing is research for Art practice.
