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National Museum to exhibit the afterlife of leaves
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Klaras application on a hat by Widi S. Martodihardjo. (JP/Jessicha Valentina)
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n exhibition highlighting klaras (dried leaf) artwork is slated to run at the National Museum in Central Jakarta from March 9-12.
Titled Nyambung Urip: Kisah Perjalanan Klaras (Continuing Life: The Journey of Klaras), the exhibition invites visitors to explore ways of turning leaf waste into artworks or souvenirs.
Hosted by an NGO called Our Roots Institute, the event will showcase works from local artists Widi S. Martodihardjo, Sari Atika Sundari, Risma Aprianti Swargi and Umi Tutik Asmawi, who will present klaras-inspired objects, such as a combination of sketching and klaras by Widi and sketches on klaras by Sari.
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Those keen to learn more about klaras are also welcome to join a workshop at the event.
Klaras is a technique of burying leaf waste in mud, which aims to kill the chlorophyll by using bacteria. Widi told The Jakarta Post that the technique was first introduced by a Japanese professor, Kozo Obara. “It usually takes three to seven days to create klaras,” explained Widi. (kes)
