Playing Marbles

In this painting, I depict the enjoyable pastimes, discoveries, and role models that captured the imagination of younsters during my era. The delightful antics of children take me back to my youth, filled with carefree play and amusement. In this context, the playful games of young children seamlessly integrate the development of strategic motor skills and the art of social interaction with peers. Growing up in a rural setting beneath the souther foothills of Yogyakarta, I was exposed to a wealth of entertaining activities that predated contemporary toys, fostering a curiosity for camaraderie and the joy of sharing experiences with friends, emulating the revered superheroes of the time and engaging in traditional games amid the garden backdrop cultivated independence and heightened self-assurance within one's personality.