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Narti √ signed √ dated √ framed √ certificated
Jeihan sukMantoRo
(b. Solo, C. Java, 1938) 2018 Rp. 28 - 42.000.000
acrylics on canvas
70 x 70 cm US$ 1.932 - 2.897
Jeihan was best known for the black eyes in the figures in his paintings, which initially was a
result of his failure in painting eyes realistically. Later, he realized that the black eyes served as
a metaphor. Through the black eyes of the figures in his paintings, Jeihan 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. As we look at Jeihan’s Narti, we see her unceasing, pleasant smile.
When we turn to her black eyes, we should no longer become scared or frightened. Rather,
through the black eyes we should imagine jubilation, hope, optimism, or at least solace, as
visions that are shared with us. Signed and dated: 2018.
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