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 as he lights his cigarette on the second attempt.

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 the island at the middle of Toba Lake.

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 his grandchildren.

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 is the “Samba” mask, the normal soul of the person. To the left is the “Panji” mask, the better, holy side of influence. To the right is the “Jingga” mask,…

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).

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 of these older and younger sisters on the bus. The love and trust between the two was written on their faces.

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 of it, this elder still is lovingly devoted to his wife.

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 face.

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 and love. His sweet nature shows in his gentleness with his cat.

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 arts and much-loved by Indonesian artists.

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 young Balinese girl tucks a cendana flower above her ear. She wears her hair in the traditional hairstyle, Kepang Dua.

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 virgin girl prepares for ceremonial events. The colour of the cloth is made with the blood of holy roosters. The traditional batik of the region is considered to bring good…