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Soeprijo Adikoesoemo’s Legacy in Art

In 1987, Soeprijo Adikoesoemo discovered and developed a deep
passion for art. This marked the beginning of his journey into the world
of artistic expression. That very year, he started to be increasingly
involved in the local artistic community and began participating in art
exhibitions and events.

He formed close connections and friendships with artists such as
Soedjono Abdullah, Sri Hadhy, Koempoel, and several others. These
relationships influenced and enriched his artistic journey.

In the 1990s, he embarked on artistic expeditions alongside the
aforementioned artists.He took them on trips to Bromo, Bali and
Bunaken in Indonesia, and even to Guilin in China. Traveling with
fellow artists often provided inspiration and new perspectives for his
artistic appreciation. In turn the artists with whom he traveled also got
inspiration and new perspectives for their artistic creations.

Sceneries of Guilin were often reflected in Srihadhy’s work, especially
during the years when the two of them often traveled together. The
experiences and influences gained from traveling to Guilin in China
with Srihadhy, or to Bunaken or Bromo with other artists left a lasting
imprint on Soeprijo Adikoesoemo’s art collection. The natural beauty
and landscapes of the places made a significant impact on the artists’
artistic creations. These destinations became a recurring motif in their
respective artworks. This is evident in the themes, styles, and subjects
present in the artworks in his collection.

Not all of his collections consist of scenic landscapes. Soeprijo
Adikoesoemo also collected works that showed artists’ empathy and
compassion for humankind, such as Anshori’s Father and Son, Eating
Together, which shows a father and his son enjoying a simple meal
wrapped in banana leaf, as they squat together. The painting shows the
sense of gratefulness expressed in their enjoyment of the simple meal,
as well as their resilience in facing the hardship of life.

Soeprijo Adikoesoemo passed away in 1998, but his legacy continues
through his collection. A part of the collection will be auctioned and the
proceeds will support Mini Art Malang events, which seems to be in-line
with his passion in supporting artists and their endeavors..
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