Wahyuni
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ᝰ THE STORY
Wahyuni is more than just a portrait—it is a timeless ode to Balinese heritage, where tradition and modernity exist in perfect harmony.
Bali, an island steeped in culture, has long been a place where ancestral customs withstand the passage of time. Despite rapid urbanization and over a century of tourism, rituals and traditional attire continue to hold deep significance. Among them, Payas Agung stands as a symbol of sacred grandeur, worn during the island’s most revered ceremonies—weddings, maturity rites, cremation rituals, and sacred processions.
In this frame, Wahyuni, a 17-year-old Balinese woman from Batubulan, embodies the very essence of this tradition. Captured in profile, she is adorned in the intricate elegance of Payas Agung. Every golden ornament, every embroidered detail, tells a story of devotion and identity. A delicate bindi rests between her brows, an ancient Hindu symbol of love, beauty, and protection. Above, her forehead is traced with graceful arches, lending a raw yet refined simplicity to her expression.
The composition itself is a study in contrast—where the past meets the present, where opulence meets restraint. A deep black background, occupying half the frame, strips the image down to its essence, allowing the intricate textures and ceremonial adornments to radiate in their full splendor. The result is both deeply traditional and strikingly modern—a vision of Payas Agung as it has always been, yet reimagined in a new light.
Wahyuni is more than a portrait—it is a glimpse into the soul of Bali, where tradition is not merely preserved but lived. In the quiet strength of her gaze, in the delicate intricacy of her adornments, echoes a legacy that endures—graceful, timeless, and unwavering.
📍Gianyar, Bali 🗓 2023
❏ 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