I Like Music
M. Medik
50x40 CM
$300.00
Mother
$750.00
The painting “MOTHER (IBU)” is a profound expression of love for the figure of a mother, depicted as the center of life surrounded by vibrant fish. The fish symbolize the artist’s self and emotions, all revolving around the mother as the source of love, meaning, and the colors of life. Bright hues represent freedom, courage, and warmth born from a mother’s radiant affection.
With the soft, emotional touch of watercolor and the structured influence of sungging (traditional shadow puppet painting), the work blends intimacy with cultural roots, creating an atmosphere that is both personal and universal. “MOTHER (IBU)” is more than just an artwork—it is a wordless love letter, a silent prayer, and an unspoken gratitude: to the mother who brings life its colors, without whom existence would be mere form without meaning.
about the artist
M. Medik
I was born in the mountains of Prigen, East Java, and now live on the coast of Pasuruan. These two landscapes—quiet peaks and restless seas—shaped my artistic journey. The ocean, fish, and maritime life are central to my works, not only as subjects but as metaphors for existence, hope, and balance with nature. Influenced by my mother’s drawings, the romanticism of Raden Saleh, and the freedom of Jackson Pollock, I create art that bridges tradition and moderni...
