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Kartono Yudhokusumo (1924-1957)
Arak-arakan, 1945
Pastel on Paper
23 X 32 cm
Provenance:
Kartono Family
Exhibited:
Salihara Art centre
https://www.kompas.id/baca/english/2023/12/15/en-penjelajahan-kartono-yudhokusumo
Kartono Yudhokusumo was a key Indonesian modern artist during the 1940s, a crucial period for Indonesia’s fight for independence from Dutch colonial rule. His political drawings played a significant role in capturing and conveying the spirit of the independence movement. Through evocative and direct imagery, Yudhokusumo’s art depicted the struggles, resilience, and aspirations of the Indonesian people, serving both as a form of protest and a source of inspiration. His work is notable for its powerful visual commentary on the political climate of the time, helping to shape national identity and rally support for the independence cause. Yudhokusumo’s contributions underscore the vital role of art in political and social movements, marking him as an important figure in Indonesian art history.
Indonesian Independence March, 1945 , Yogyakarta
In arak-arakan, Kartono captures the fleeting, jubilant moment of freedom in a rendition of a street march he could have witnessed in Yogyakarta, by using swift strokes in pastel. In the marching line-up, a mass of uniformed men in the centre is seen to be flanked by ordinary, clad civilians in the back and front, suggesting the unity of countrymen at such a pivotal time. The heightened mood of the procession is further emphasised by waving flags and the luscious, bountiful tropical greenery in the background.
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