The Seesaw Amidst The Rubble
Modjo
60x70 CM
$1,400.00
Happy New Fear! I have no resolution, but I want Revolution!
$1,300.00
It depicts a portrait of suffering and resistance amid the remnants of the Sumatra flash floods. The masked figure symbolizes the loss of individual existence, often reduced to mere statistical numbers, while the white flag held tightly does not signify surrender, but rather represents the collapse of hope in slow and inadequate government aid. Amid contrasting colors and ruins, this narrative highlights the strength of solidarity — “People Helping People” — as the only foundation for rising independently above the failures of those in power.
about the artist
Modjo
I was born in Surakarta and grew up in Jakarta and Yogyakarta, where multicultural urban life and street culture strongly shaped my artistic journey. Influenced by street art and artists such as Thierry Bruet, I explore social and cultural themes by capturing overlooked moments of everyday life and translating them into visual narratives.
My creative process begins with observing experiences that emotionally disturb or move me, which I document through sketches or photographs before...
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