Evi
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ᝰ THE STORY
Evi, an 18-year-old girl originating from Java island, is seen wearing a blue karembong—a traditional headscarf worn by Sundanese women either around their heads or necks depending on the social situation—which seems to perfectly match her incredible blue eyes, a genetic feature extremely rare among Austronesian peoples.
I spent two days in Evi's village to better understand the story behind such eyes and gather the family's anecdotes. She inherited this color from her maternal grandmother. The family’s story went on to say that by the time Evi's great-grandmother was pregnant with her grandmother, Evi’s great-grandmother crossed a period where she was craving grilled fish, yet those fish turned out to only be half-cooked. “Their eyes looked somewhat alive!”, the grandmother recalled. It was to the very surprise of the whole family that when Evi’s great-grandmother gave birth to Evi’s grandmother, her eyes were blue like the ocean. The entire family considered this event a real miracle because none of the family’s ancestors had had blue eyes before.
The gene has since been perpetuated to the third generation where Evi is the youngest of three other siblings. Each has inherited the same blue eyes and traits of her typical face.
Evi leads a simple lifestyle where she cooks at home every day or sometimes follows her mother to the nearby traditional market to help her sell vegetables. Although Evi is of a quiet nature, one cannot help but instantly spot her natural grace. A mere glimpse at her blue eyes shakes our souls as if we were suddenly sunk and lost in the infinite immensity of a deep ocean.
Having lived in this country since 2015, this encounter is to me one in a million, which undoubtedly makes it a very special and unique photograph.
The behind-the-scenes video with Evi shared on social media caused a stir in the country as soon as it was shared. The video was reposted by leading Indonesian media, generating interest among the general public where over 15 million people watched the clip on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok.
📍Garut, West Java 🗓 2022
❏ 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
