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Poems, photos & ‘kebaya’: Darwis Triadi celebrates illustrious career
With an illustrious career spanning four decades, noted photographer Darwis Triadi seems to have it all.
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Actress-model Luna Maya by Darwis Triadi (Courtesy of Merajut Nusantara Foundation/-)
Darwis Triadi is considered by many to be the first name in photography in Indonesia.
To celebrate 40 years of his career in photography, Darwis is collaborating with renowned poet Sapardi Djoko Damono and kebaya designer Vera Anggraini to hold an exhibition, organized by the Merajut Nusantara Foundation, at the National Museum, Central Jakarta.
At its heart, the exhibition, titled "Perempuan yang Tak Bisa Dieja" (Women Who Can’t Be Spelled), which runs until March 20, displays photographs that showcase Darwis’ return to his roots as a fashion photographer.
The subjects in the pictures are influential Indonesian women, from celebrities to entrepreneurs, clothed in kebaya designed by Vera. The photographs are then accompanied by poetry from Sapardi.
Various events are also being organized alongside the exhibition, ranging from photography discussions and workshops to a music tribute to the late musician Djaduk Ferianto.
A photography contest will also be held, with the winner being announced on the last day of the exhibition on March 20, which also marks Sapardi’s 80th birthday.
