Irayani
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ᝰ THE STORY
At just 15 years old, Irayani stands poised on the threshold of tradition, moments before her performance in Pejeng, a village not far from Ubud. The air hums with anticipation as the main temple fills with the rhythmic resonance of gamelan batel and gender wayang. Tonight, she will dance the Janger, a Balinese spectacle of unity and grace, first created in the 1930s. Ten pairs of young men and women take the stage—the women, known as janger, moving in harmony with their male counterparts, kecak. Together, they alternate between dance and song, their voices weaving through the night like an incantation of the past.
Irayani’s presence is adorned with the elements that define the Janger dancer. Atop her head rests the gelungan, an elaborate headdress whose form varies from village to village, a silent marker of Bali’s incredible cultural diversity. Draped around her is the kain prada, a richly patterned fabric shimmering with golden threads, chosen to represent her village’s artistic identity. Though partially unseen, its presence speaks of heritage—each fold a testament to generations before her. Completing her ensemble, the badong, a thick ornamental necklace, graces her collarbone, while the kipas, a delicate fan, awaits its moment to accentuate the dance’s elegant movements.
In this portrait, Irayani is more than a dancer—she is the embodiment of a tradition passed down through centuries. The vibrancy of Bali’s culture is alive in every detail, and through her gaze, an intimate connection is forged between the viewer and the world she carries within her.
📍Gianyar, Bali 🗓 2023
❏ 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