Ninih Idik
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ᝰ THE STORY
Ninik Idik—a face etched with the passing of more than a century, each wrinkle a silent testament to the life she has lived. The eldest of her village, she is more than a woman—she is a living archive of time itself. Among the Baduy people, she is revered, her name spoken with the weight of respect, her presence carrying the echoes of generations past.
Her gaze holds an unspoken story—both innocent and boundlessly wise, as if she has seen beyond what most can fathom. Beneath her quiet demeanor lies a strength forged through trials beyond imagination. Her grandson, himself well into old age at over 65, marvels at all she has endured. What hardships, what triumphs must have shaped her soul? Perhaps more than any of us will ever know.
With humble sincerity, she offered nothing but water, an act so simple yet profound. A gift from one who has lived through times we can only read about, a woman whose hands have touched history itself. In her home, relics of another era remain—a collection of ancient Dutch East Indies coins, whispers of a time when the land she calls home was under foreign rule. Yet, here she stands, unwavering.
There is something unexplainable about her presence, something almost otherworldly. Perhaps after more than a century, the veil between this life and the next begins to thin. A sixth sense? An understanding that cannot be taught, only earned through time. Even as she sat before the camera, appearing reserved, her essence filled the space—commanding yet delicate, simple yet profound.
Some encounters leave an imprint deeper than words can convey. Ninik Idik is one of them. To meet her is to be confronted with the enormity of time itself, to reflect on what it means to live, to endure, to leave behind a legacy woven into the very fabric of a people.
May she continue to walk this earth for as long as fate allows, carrying with her the wisdom of ages.
📍Lebak, Banten 🗓 2021
❏ Fine Art Print
Printed on 210 gsm high-quality matte paper with 10-color digital inkjet technology. Can be matted and/or framed.
Available in the following dimension:
• 60 x 40 cm | 24 x 16”
❏ Aluminum Print
Printed on a sleek 3-mm, triple-layered aluminum composite material for a matte, reflection-free result using state-of-the-art printing method. Water-resistant, durable UV read-to-hang print suitable for sheltered, outdoor areas.
Available in the following dimension:
• 60 x 40 cm | 24 x 16”
Collector's Limited Edition of 15 copies worldwide.
Processed in Europe on one of the glossiest and most expensive photographic papers in the world—Fujiflex Crystal Archive.
The Fujiflex Crystal Archive paper is a special chromogenic paper with an ultra-high-gloss surface producing the highest professional photographic substrate currently available in the world. The quality of this paper is incomparable with any other papers on the market today.
This silver halide, true photographic printing material on a polyester base is produced to the highest gallery and competition standards. It is printed through a specialized process using laser exposure technology.
Your photograph is not printed like other papers with ink. It is instead exposed into the silver halide base with lasers and is then chemically processed.
The final result has to be seen to be believed as it leaves mica crystals on the paper that, when properly lit, produce a strikingly three-dimensional luxurious look and an appearance of being lit from behind.
The artist proposes 15 copies each available in the following sizes:
• 90 x 60 cm | 36 x 24”
• 150 x 100 cm | 60 x 40”
Such paper must be mounted on appropriate substrate and/or framed correctly to guarantee the best results.
Replica Edition
• Free shipping worldwide;
• Please allow up to 48 hours before your order is dispatched;
• Delivery time is about two to three working weeks depending on your country;
• Shipped in a sturdy mailing tube for the fine art prints and a protective cardboard box for the aluminum print;
• Fine art prints are sent by the post office from Indonesia while aluminum prints are processed and sent from Europe;
• A confirmation email is sent when the photo is shipped;
• Any custom and duty fees are the responsibility of the customer;
• Replica Edition prints come without white borders;
• Frame not included for the fine art prints
★ Original Edition
• Free shipping worldwide;
• Please allow up to 7 days before your order is dispatched;
• Delivery time is about two working weeks;
• Tracking available;
• Shipped in secure packaging handled by art professionals;
• Sent by UPS, FedEx, or DHL from Europe;
• A confirmation email is sent when the photo is shipped along with a digital Certificate of Authenticity and a handling and framing manual;
• Any custom and duty fees are the responsibility of the customer;
• Original Edition photographs come without white borders;
• Frame not included
