Melta Desyka Indonesian, b. 1994
Kerikil, 2019
Hand Embroidery on Canvas
42 x 42 cm
(9 Panels)
(9 Panels)
Melta Desyka, Kerikil, 2019
IDR 16,000,000.00
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For Melta, cacti are a metaphor of unconformity towards society's outward judgement. As a Minang descendant, Melta also sees cactus as being in line with the local philosophy. Sojourning tradition...
For Melta, cacti are a metaphor of unconformity towards society's outward judgement. As a Minang descendant, Melta also sees cactus as being in line with the local philosophy. Sojourning tradition in Minangkabau culture means that a Minang person needs to be adaptable, resilient, and has the will to survive anywhere despite the land's condition. Kerikil means ‘pebbles’ in Bahasa Indonesia. The multicoloured cactus embroidery are also embelished with beads forming a composition akin to pebbles.
