Lulu 's posts with tag: jogja
Taken when I was in Jogja, the unforgetable city. It was taken in the very top temple of Borobudur. What is so special of this photo? Definitely, it was not taken by a profesional kind of camera, yet I sense a great feeling every time I look at the photo; I feel like being there in Jogja- Central Java. I always miss Jogja that is for sure. So, I dedicate this photo to Jogja, and those who have been there and fallen in love instantly with it and the people. | It was hot and dry Having fought against my thirst Yet, my soul was calm As I was there It was hot and dry and full Those smiled I noticed Those faces I remembered You are another love I have found Enjoy Lu2Ar In participating http://fotofriday.multiply.com | | |
|  | These are the paintings of my cousin Himawan Dwi Prasetyo who is currently residing in Jogya. He has painted hundreds of paintings, which have been displayed in some five star hotels. He receives some order of paintings as well. I would say his style is more to a naturalistic style, however if you like one or two or more of his paintings below, or if you would like to order some paintings of your wish, do not hesitate to contact me. These paintings are sold, If you are interested then contact me, I will tell you the prices. Thank you
Lulu Ariana and Family
One painting is sold out!
http://luluone.multiply.com/photos/album/5/Naturalistic - My family's paintings |
 sebenarnya masih lumayan foto yg dari Jogja hehe dasar turis Jepang ( asia) suka foto2 .. itu katanya lho. I was back to Surabaya already two weeks ago, hmm August 17th. but I just wanted to keep the stories and photos not only in my mind but also here.
I think on the third week, we visited Affandi museum. Affandi was one of the most famous Indonesian painter ever. The location of the little museum is a bit difficult to trace as it is near to jalan solo if I am not mistaken. Jalan solo is not only a name of a street; jalan solo is jalan (street) that links Jogja to Solo ( a city). Having come to the place, we direcly went to the first gallery where some of Affandi's most famous paintings are displayed. In the first room, there is also his antique  car displayed there. It has been modified though. I admire some of his paintings, which describe his deepest feelings about his wife and family. Near the first room, there are the tombs of Affandi and his wife; my cousin took the photo! but I tend not to post it here; it is not that I am afraid or something like that, but well I guess posting such things are not my thing, if you know what I mean. Speaking of the decoration, I'd say it is simple but quite nice. We actually expected that the museum would be much and much better than this. The second gallery is where the paintings of Affandi's wife are displayed. I'd say his wife was also very talented and had a bit different taste compared to Affandi. There are also some paintings of Indonesian children when they joined "In Memory of Affandi" painting competitions; very nice. They are even sold with reasonable prices. Oh sorry I also need to mention that 1700 out of 2000 Affandi's paintings are sold On the second floor in the second gallery, there is a circular stair that brings us to upper part of the building. It's pretty nice looking at the view of the street up here. In front of it; there is a big old tree, but I'd say it looks artistic. Near the stairs there is a cafe called cafe loteng  where you can sit and relax there, but we did not relax there as we still had some places to visit. What we expect that we hope this museum is NOT only a museum, but it is something like our appreciations to the outstanding Indonesian painter that had brought Indonesia to the international ( European countries). Personally, I hope this museum will be reconstructed into more architectural building, so many people want to drop by and learn at least a little bit ( better than nothing) Thanks to my cousin who has shown us this place! Photo will folllow if you dont get bored!! Lu2Ar Link http://www.trulyjogja.com/index.php?action=news.detail&cat_id=1&news_id=842 About the place, please go there- written by my cousin Dee
 Perhaps, only few who know that this temple DOES exist. It is located up the hill of Jogja. We felt lucky that we managed to visit 
this temple. Thank you so very much to my cousin who showed this temple to us. The "unknown" temple is located in Sambirejo Village. That's why we call the temple Sambirejo temple. There are many temples in this village, and we only visited some. II call it "unknown" as it is not mentioned in the travel-guide book from www.lonelyplanet.com Indonesian version. (the book is popular among tourists who want to explore Indonesia.)  When we went there, a villager came to us and asked us to fill the "guestbook". Having read the guestboook, I was a bit surprised knowing that there have been quite many visitors ever visited this temple, but mostly they are from abroad. I guess they are some hikers as the location of the temple is really up the hill, so I can understand that sometimes people feel lazy to visit this temple.
I inside the temple, you can see a water-fountain look alike thing, perhaps thousands years ago, people in the era used it to gather some water. According to many people and my cousin too, people in the era used yolk to join one stone to another stone. Phew! that must have been a lot of work. What kind of technology they used? nobody knows. I'd say "simple" technolog in my era, yet "modern" in their time. Overall, the temple is in a quite good condition. The surrounding seems to be well maintained. Looking Jogja city in the temple is possible and it gives you an amazing view of Jogja city. I am not sure whether Kesultanan-  Hamengkubuwono knows this temple, perhaps he does. There are many unknown temples in Jogja. I'd say that Jogja is called a thousand-temple city as there are many temples can be found here in Jogja. Have you ever wondered how they managed to build such strong temples?? Should you neeed any information about how to get to this temple. PM me! Lu2Ar
MERDEKA!!!! (Indonesia! satu selamanya! ) Maaf saudara sebangsa setanah air and all my friends, I just came back for a week journey to explore the beauty of Indonesia, and I even did not have any chances to access the internet cafe, so I just checked it now. For those who celebrated birhday in the previous dates, which I was "absent" from MP, I really wish you a happy birthday and many happiness on you. Oh, I have around 300 pictures to share ( but don't worry I am not that narcissism, so sorry if there won't be many pictures of me there!) and also would like to share you many great stories (well, at least in my opinion) and experiences, which I hope can help you see you as Indonesian or as a person should learn more and more (well, at least they helped me change in some ways and since "bad" experience happened to me....) hehe. .. okay sorry once again for my seven-day absence. Happy day for you and may you always be healthy! Lu2Ar
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