I kid you not!
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ᝰ THE STORY
Chaos. Laughter. A whirlwind of movement. The youngest of the two brothers, wrapped in his Javanese garments, is darting through the village, his excitement too big to contain. He’s screaming, twirling, feeling like a celebrity about to be immortalized. The idea of a photograph turns into a game, and for him, there’s nothing better. His elder brother, however, is far less amused.
After what felt like an impossible chase, they are finally here—side by side. The younger one, still bubbling with energy, nudges his brother, teasing, "Come on, it's just a photo, ya know!" But the older sibling, dressed in his dignified surjan—a traditional long-sleeved garment with signature lurik patterns from Surakarta and Yogyakarta—sits stiffly, as if wishing he could disappear. His blangkon, the intricately folded Javanese headscarf, rests atop his head like a reluctant crown.
This is the magic of brotherhood—where one dares, the other endures; where one leaps, the other steadies. The contrast is stark: one wild and free, the other reserved and composed. Yet, beneath the teasing, beneath the differences, there is an unshakable bond. A connection so strong that, even when dragged into something unwillingly, a brother’s presence makes it bearable.
This portrait is not just a fleeting moment—it’s a testament to siblinghood in its rawest form. The push and pull, the mischief, the unspoken loyalty. It’s a reminder that sometimes in life, we are thrown into situations we never asked for. But with a hand pulling us along, with a laugh breaking through hesitation, we step forward. We show up.
And in the end, as this photo proves—I kid you not!—those are often the moments that matter the most.
📍Yogyakarta, Jawa Tengah 🗓 2018
❏ 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