Jeihan Sukmantoro (Solo, C. Java, 1938 - Bandung, W. Java, 2019) Penari (Dancer)
Jeihan was best known for the black eyes in the figures in his paintings, which often scares its viewers. However, in this painting, the black eyes of the dancer is not prominent, so it does not seem to be disturbing. Through the black eyes of the figures in his paintings, Jeihan actually suggests his viewers to always keep an open imagination about the things that could not be reached by the physical reach of humans alone through the open eye and to always look deeper and farther, like the black hole of the universe. Through the black eyes of the dancer, we should imagine hope, optimism, jubilation and festivity.
Medium: oil on canvas
Size: 70 x 90 cm
Signature: Signed Dated Framed Certificated verso: “PENARI” jeihan
Condition: The painting is in good condition
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Jeihan was best known for the black eyes in the figures in his paintings, which often scares its viewers. However, in this painting, the black eyes of the dancer is not prominent, so it does not seem to be disturbing. Through the black eyes of the figures in his paintings, Jeihan actually suggests his viewers to always keep an open imagination about the things that could not be reached by the physical reach of humans alone through the open eye and to always look deeper and farther, like the black hole of the universe. Through the black eyes of the dancer, we should imagine hope, optimism, jubilation and festivity.
Medium: oil on canvas
Size: 70 x 90 cm
Signature: Signed Dated Framed Certificated verso: “PENARI” jeihan
Condition: The painting is in good condition
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