Ingon Nafsu Amarah
Eko Alif Vernanda
92x124 CM
$700.00
Ingon Nafsu Mutmainah
$700.00
“Ingon Nafsu Mutmainah” represents the inner drive that guides humans toward religiosity, goodness, and virtue. It is a tamed desire, one that brings the soul into calmness and spiritual awareness. Yet, if indulged too much, it can subtly turn into a trap—fueling arrogance under the guise of goodness. This work is a reminder that balance is key: desire is not always an enemy, but an energy that must be guarded so it continues to lead toward purity of heart, not pride of self.
about the artist
Eko Alif Vernanda
I was born in East Java, where Javanese traditions—especially the symbolism of the gunungan in wayang—shaped my artistic vision. Animal motifs from these forms inspire me as metaphors for human desires and inner conflicts, which I reinterpret into a pop and contemporary visual language. Influenced by Ojit Budi Sutarno and Richard Hamilton, I aim to create works that stay true to my identity while making both social and...
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