Pancaran Jiwa | Radiance of the Soul


Nechako Community Arts Council & The Vanderhoof Public Library present “Pancaran Jiwa / Radiance of the Soul” art exhibition by Indonesian artist Heru “Japra” Pramono. From January 28 to March 1st 2024. Opening reception and artist talk Thursday, February 8th 2024, from 9:30 – 09:00 PM (PST) [ Friday, February 9th 2024 from 10:30 – 12:00 AM (WIB, UTC) ].

Paintings at Exhibition

  • Balinese Girl in Two Braids

    Heru “Japra” Pramono, 2021, Balinese Girl in Two Braids, Oil on Board, 35 X 45 cm, from artist’s collection. As she prepares for prayer, a…

  • Couple from Toba Lake

    Heru “Japra” Pramono, Couple from Toba Lake, 2023, Oil on Canvas, 50 x 70 cm, artist’s collection. A couple in traditional Indigenous Indonesian dress, from…

  • Dadong (Grandmother)

    Heru “Japra” Pramono, Dadong (Grandmother), 2021, Oil on Board, 35 x 45 cm, artist’s collection. Her sweetness and love for her husband shows in her…

  • Kakak dan Adik (Sisters)

    Heru “Japra” Pramono, Kakak dan Adik (Sisters), 2023, Oil on Canvas, artist’s collection. 55 x 75 cm, artist’s collection. We were enchanted by the beauty…

  • Luna

    Heru “Japra” Pramono, 2022, Luna, Acrylic on Canvas, artist’s collection. 60 x 90 cm, artist’s collection. Inspired by a traditional Indonesian Ronggeng (mystical dance).

  • Mushum (Rev Dr Ray Aldred)

    Heru “Japra” Pramono, Mushum (Rev Dr Ray Aldred), 2023, Oil on Canvas, 65 x 75 cm, artist’s collection. A Cree grandfather enjoys a meal with…

  • Pekak (Grandfather)

    Heru “Japra” Pramono, Pekak (Grandfather), 2021, Oil on Board, 35 x 45 cm, artist’s collection. Married as teenagers against his parents’ wishes, and disinherited because…

  • Petey with his Cat

    Heru “Japra” Pramono, Petey with his Cat, 2022, Acrylic on Canvas,  45 X 65 cm, artist’s collection. Little Petey has been raised traditionally with gentleness…

  • Second Try (Mr. Tanto)

    Heru “Japra” Pramono, Second Try (Mr. Tanto), 2023, Oil on Canvas, 60 x 70 cm, artist’s collection. A hint of annoyance touches the artist’s face…

  • The Girl from Tenganan

    Heru “Japra” Pramono, 2021, The Girl from Tenganan, Oil on Board and Fabric, 35 X 45 cm. Against a background of sacred Kain Gringsing, a…

  • The Proklamator

    Heru “Japra” Pramono, 2009, The Proklamator, Acrylic on Canvas, 30 X 40 cm, from artist’s collection. Indonesia’s first President, Sukarno was a great patron of…

  • The Souls

    Heru “Japra” Pramono, The Souls, 2022, Acrylic on Canvas, 50 x 70 cm, artist’s collection. This painting shows a traditional Betawi dance. In the centre…