Arahmaiani Indonesian, b. 1961
Eling Gustine - Asline - Patine , 2005
Acrylic on canvas
60 x 100 cm, 60.5 x 60.5 cm, 51 x 51 cm
60 x 100 cm, 60.5 x 60.5 cm, 51 x 51 cm
60 x 100 cm, 60.5 x 60.5 cm, 51 x 51 cm
Collection that engages with Javanese cultural themes through a series of minimalist canvases. The title itself is rooted in Javanese language, where ''eling'' means ''to remember'' or ''to be conscious,''...
Collection that engages with Javanese cultural themes through a series of minimalist canvases. The title itself is rooted in Javanese language, where ""eling"" means ""to remember"" or ""to be conscious,"" and the other terms—""gustine,"" ""asline,"" and ""patine""—can be interpreted as ""truth,"" ""origin,"" and ""death,"" respectively. Together, the title suggests a meditation on consciousness, truth, origin, and mortality.
The artwork comprises five distinct canvases, each featuring symbolic imagery and text against a rich maroon background
The visual elements include botanical illustrations and geometric patterns, each labeled with Javanese words:
Eling Gustine: Central to the series, this canvas presents the phrase ""eling gustine"" in delicate script. It serves as a thematic anchor, emphasizing mindfulness and an awareness of a higher truth or essence.
Eling: This piece depicts the word ""eling"" paired with a botanical illustration, symbolizing growth and life, drawing a connection between remembrance and natural cycles.
Asline: Representing origin or authenticity, this canvas features a geometric diagram, possibly alluding to fundamental structures or universal truths.
Patine: With an image of a bird, possibly a swallow, this canvas evokes the idea of death or transition, suggesting freedom or the soul's journey.
Eling: Another depiction of ""eling"" with antlers, symbolizing strength, renewal, and the cyclical nature of life.
Through a combination of text and imagery, the pieces invite viewers to contemplate the interconnectedness of memory, truth, origin, and mortality within the context of Javanese culture.
The artwork comprises five distinct canvases, each featuring symbolic imagery and text against a rich maroon background
The visual elements include botanical illustrations and geometric patterns, each labeled with Javanese words:
Eling Gustine: Central to the series, this canvas presents the phrase ""eling gustine"" in delicate script. It serves as a thematic anchor, emphasizing mindfulness and an awareness of a higher truth or essence.
Eling: This piece depicts the word ""eling"" paired with a botanical illustration, symbolizing growth and life, drawing a connection between remembrance and natural cycles.
Asline: Representing origin or authenticity, this canvas features a geometric diagram, possibly alluding to fundamental structures or universal truths.
Patine: With an image of a bird, possibly a swallow, this canvas evokes the idea of death or transition, suggesting freedom or the soul's journey.
Eling: Another depiction of ""eling"" with antlers, symbolizing strength, renewal, and the cyclical nature of life.
Through a combination of text and imagery, the pieces invite viewers to contemplate the interconnectedness of memory, truth, origin, and mortality within the context of Javanese culture.
