Musa × paradisiaca L.
42 x 29.7 cm
Watercolour on paper
2024
Keluarga Pisang
IDR 1.000.000
The banana plant (Musa x paradisiaca L.) reproduces naturally through vegetative means via shoots. It’s often said ‘to have offspring.’ When the banana plant matures, small shoots will grow around the parent plant.
Like a family, they gather, grow, and flourish, akin to a cohesive team. The banana leaves from the mature plant wave in various directions. The slightly drooping leaves are like the hands of parents guiding their children as they grow, eventually yielding creations (riped fruits).
Yohanna Mauw
Born in Jakarta on 23rd of October 1962 and started painting in July 2022. Throughout her art pursuit, on 2023 Seli have participated on a painting exhibition “Mari Berkarya” held in Jakarta.