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 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.