Mbok Jamu
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ᝰ THE STORY
Mbok Jamu—a timeless figure moving through the streets of Jakarta, carrying with her centuries of tradition. Draped in a vibrant kebaya and sarong, her presence is a living echo of the past, a rare sight in a world that moves ever forward. The woven basket strapped firmly to her back holds more than just herbal remedies, it carries history, wisdom, and the ancestral knowledge of healing.
Indonesia has long placed its faith in jamu, an ancient herbal medicine passed down through generations. Derived from the Javanese word jampi, meaning prayer and effort for health, jamu is more than a drink, it is a ritual, a deeply rooted belief in nature’s ability to heal. For many, it remains the first remedy before seeking a doctor, its potency trusted above all else.
Within the heavy basket—often weighing up to 20 kilograms—lie the eight fundamental ingredients: kencur, temu kunci, temulawak, turmeric, ginger, lempuyang, tamarind, and brotowali. Each can be combined to ease ailments, from aching joints to pregnancy discomforts, from stomach troubles to fatigue. The preparation is meticulous—herbs dried, grated, squeezed, blended by hand before being served fresh to those who seek their benefits.
A rare sight in modern times, the Mbok Jamu of the past once walked in kebaya and sarong, hair neatly tied in a bun—a symbol of grace and tradition. On this day, everything seemed perfectly aligned: the vivid colors of her attire blending seamlessly with the background, the rhythm of her steady steps through the narrow streets, the quiet perseverance of a tradition still alive.
More than a seller of herbal drinks, she embodies resilience, devotion, and a heritage that refuses to fade. Mbok Jamu is a keeper of Indonesia’s ancestral remedies, a bridge between past and present, walking steadfastly through the ever-changing city.
📍Jakarta Selatan, DKI Jakarta 🗓 2017
❏ 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.