The Seesaw Amidst The Rubble
The Seesaw Amidst the Rubble An elegy for lost childhood. Forced to grow up too quickly amidst the horror. A proclamation of resilience and an indomitable spirit. It reflects how children, with their pure instincts, are capable of creating a small paradise in the middle of a man made hell. The makeshift seesaw is not merely a toy; it is a fortress of imagination, a place where, for a moment, they can forget the blasts and only remember balance. Even in the shadow of the most brutal war machines, hope and the right of happiness will always find a crack to bloom through.
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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