Sea Shore Sky
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ᝰ THE STORY
Along the sun-drenched shores of West Java, Pak Ratimin guides his buffaloes through the shallow surf, their sturdy frames moving in unison with the rolling tide. At 70, he carries on a tradition passed down by his father, who once walked this very coastline with his own herd. As a child, he would often trail behind, skipping school out of boredom, drawn instead to the quiet rhythm of the animals’ lives. Over time, what began as youthful defiance became devotion, forging an unspoken bond between man and beast.
Sea Shore Sky captures this enduring connection, set against the vast expanse where land, water, and air converge. With practiced ease, Pak Ratimin leads his four buffaloes to the sea, where they wade in and bathe, the salt spray mixing with the golden light of dusk. They respond to his touch, to the subtle shifts in his voice. Such a proof of years spent together, a silent understanding written in the movements between them.
For over 5,000 years, the buffalo has stood beside the people of Indonesia, its presence woven into the fabric of daily life. Once indispensable in agriculture, providing strength for plowing, milk for nourishment, and even a role in sacred ceremonies, the animal is now a rarer sight. Modern machinery has replaced its labor, yet among those who still honor the old ways, the buffalo remains more than livestock. It is a heritage, a history, and a companion in the ever-changing landscape of time.
📍Tasikmalaya, Jawa Barat 🗓 2022
❏ Fine Art Print
Printed on 210 gsm premium matte fine art paper using 10-color archival pigment inkjet technology for exceptional detail, tonal depth and longevity. Suitable for matting and framing.
Available in the following dimension:
• 45 x 30 cm | 18 x 12”
• 60 x 40 cm | 24 x 16”
❏ Aluminum Print
Printed directly onto a 3 mm aluminum composite panel using state-of-the-art UV printing technology. The matte, reflection-free finish offers exceptional durability, water resistance and is ready to hang. Suitable for sheltered outdoor display.
Available in the following dimension:
• 60 x 40 cm | 24 x 16”
Collector's Limited Edition of 15 copies worldwide.
Limited to 15 editions worldwide, each photograph is processed in Germany on Fujiflex Crystal Archive Paper, one of the world's finest professional photographic papers.
Unlike inkjet printing, each image is laser-exposed onto silver halide photographic paper and chemically developed using a traditional chromogenic process. The ultra-high-gloss polyester surface delivers extraordinary sharpness, exceptional tonal depth and a remarkable three-dimensional appearance. Under proper lighting, microscopic crystals within the emulsion create an exceptional sense of depth, giving the photograph an almost backlit presence that is unlike conventional photographic prints.
Each artwork is individually numbered and accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity, signed, dated and embossed by the artist. The certificate also records the provenance of every edition, documenting where each of the fifteen prints has found its permanent home.
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”
To fully reveal the depth, brilliance and visual impact of Fujiflex Crystal Archive, each print should be professionally mounted and glazed using museum-grade materials.
Open Edition
• Complimentary worldwide shipping.
• Orders are dispatched within 48 hours.
• Estimated delivery: ±1 week, depending on the destination.
• Fine Art Prints are carefully inspected, rolled and shipped in a sturdy protective tube.
• Aluminum Prints are securely packaged in a reinforced cardboard box.
• Fine Art Prints are produced and shipped from Indonesia. Aluminum Prints are processed and shipped from Germany.
• A shipping confirmation is sent by email or text message.
• Import duties, taxes and customs fees are the responsibility of the recipient.
• Fine Art Prints include white borders for optimal presentation and framing.
• Frame not included.
★ Collector's Edition
• Complimentary worldwide shipping.
• Each artwork is prepared to order and dispatched within 7 days.
• Estimated delivery: ±1 week, depending on the destination.
• Fully insured shipping with tracking via UPS, FedEx or DHL.
• Professionally packed by fine art specialists for maximum protection.
• Processed and shipped from Germany.
• Each artwork is accompanied by its Certificate of Authenticity, individually numbered, signed, dated and embossed by the artist, together with handling and framing recommendations.
• Import duties, taxes and customs fees are the responsibility of the recipient.
• Collector's Limited Editions include white borders for optimal presentation and professional framing.
• Frame not included.
