Mbok Jamu
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ᝰ THE STORY
In frame, a woman is walking in one of Jakarta's neighborhood streets to sell herbal drinks. Such sellers are more commonly called 'Mbok Jamu' where the word jamu itself comes from the word jampi in Javanese language, which means prayer and effort for health.
Indonesia is a country that relies heavily on the use of herbal medicines. They have been consumed by several generations since the time of their ancestors. People seem to be very attached to it, sometimes preferring it over the visit of a doctor. However, because Indonesia has so many different types of herbal medicine, it can become confusing which one to use depending on which situation.
The Mbok Jamu would usually prepare all the necessary ingredients. Before having them mixed, the herbal ingredients are dried, grated, and squeezed to get the juice or mixed directly one with another. Such herbal concoction is usually prepared manually, then served fresh as a drink. The Mbok Jamu would then usually carry all those concoctions with her in a woven basket firmly tied to her back to sell the drinks from house to house. The weight of the herbal baskets can reach 25 to 30 kilograms.
There are eight variants of herbal medicine that are carried in the basket, namely kencur, temu kunci, temulawak, turmeric, ginger, lempuyang, tamarind, or brotowali. These eight ingredients can be mixed to produce herbal concoctions according to customer requests and needs. It covers a wide array of uses such as aching rheumatic pain, stomachache, cold, menstruation, pregnancy, and more.
In ancient times, the Mbok Jamu wore a kebaya and sarong along with their hair tied in a bun to keep a neat appearance. I was lucky on that day to meet a woman back from those times as she was ticking all those characteristics! I had been obsessed on that day about her colorful attire that I lost track of my surroundings as I was following her at the same pace in order to snap photographs of her. She would be walking as if nothing happened. It was to my greatest surprise that, after checking back the photos, the background colors were perfectly matching her attire, as if it was too good to be true.
📍Jakarta, DKI Jakarta 🗓 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
