Musa sp.
15 x 25 cm
Watercolour on paper
2024
Transition
IDR 5.000.000
| Bananas are abundant plants in Indonesia. Whether in urban or rural areas, they are easily found. For me, this plant is one of the distinctive features of the Southeast Asian landscape, setting it apart from the lush greenery of other parts of the world. The journey of bananas is truly remarkable, from wild plants with large seeds and a starchy taste to being selectively bred into soft and sweet food enjoyed by people worldwide. Due to its ubiquity, we often overlook bananas. However, in my eyes, there is a beauty behind the dusty roads or the glaring sunlight. When we look up, observing a banana flower shield resembling a heart with its purplish-red hue, we see an elegant figure dangling beneath the clusters of fruit, containing all the nutrients and benefits within. The higher we gaze, the cooler its colour becomes, resembling distant blue mountains. This is what inspires me to capture it on paper, a transition of colours that brings a sense of coolness. |
Deinitisa Amarawi
Since delving into botanical art 7 years ago, Dei, a graduate in interior design, has been regularly exhibiting alongside IDSBA. Despite not having prior knowledge of botany, her desire to learn about and reveal the natural richness of Indonesia has driven her to explore the plants in her surroundings. In 2022, her artwork depicting the Sterculia oblongata R.Br. tree titled “The Blooming Fruit II: Underneath the Canopy” received the Best of Show award at the Flora of Southeast Asia exhibition at the Singapore Botanic Gardens. To this day, she continues to create art primarily using watercolour, hoping that botanical art can raise awareness of the importance of plant presence in society.
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