The Path Upward
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ᝰ THE STORY
At the break of dawn, a grandmother ascends the steep slopes of Argapura, her silhouette framed against the undulating layers of cultivated land. A small plastic bag dangles from her hand, holding a bottle of mineral water—her quiet preparation for the long day ahead. With a determined yet graceful step, she treads a narrow dirt path that carves a strong diagonal through the scene, leading the eye deeper into the frame—into the rhythm of her daily life.
Argapura, nestled in the highlands of West Java, has long been revered not only for its breathtaking landscapes but also for the extraordinary fertility of its valleys and hills. For centuries, this land has been a cradle of abundance, where generations of farmers have nurtured the earth, coaxing forth a mosaic of thriving crops—beans, onions, lettuces, red chilis, chayotes, pumpkins, and potatoes—all flourishing beneath the embrace of mist and morning light.
The woman, seemingly weightless despite the burden of labor, moves with an energy that defies time, embodying a quiet resilience passed down through the ages. With only the essentials in hand, she is ready to tend to the land, following the same path walked by countless others before her.
The Path Upward, suspended between effort and grace, is a portrait of devotion—one where the land itself seems to rise in harmony with her, echoing the silent song of those who walk it every day.
📍Majalengka, Jawa Barat 🗓 2017
❏ 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