Artist4Israel took a few international artists (Dheo, Paris, Muro, Rik Lee and myself) on a tour to Indonesia, painting across 3 different cities. We visited Denpasar, Kupang and Yogyakarta. The goal of the association is to spread a message of love, unity and peace across communities and religions.

Due to limited spray paint supplies available on the islands, I used mostly acrylic paint combined with brushes to create my artworks. The process was slower but the result is as nice as the sprays, maybe even better because of the visible brush strokes.

 

Out first stop was the city of Kupang on the island of Timor. I painted a mural playing with the surface, depicting a woman pulling the wall like a curtain to see the sky beneath. She is wearing a red ‘tais’, a traditional weaving created by local women. I hope this mural will inspire people to look forward, to be curious, inspired and to inspire others.

“Looking Forward” – Zabou – 7x7m – Kupang, Indonesia – 2018

Photo credit: Zabou

 

Our second stop was in Yogyakarta, on the island of Java. We painted in a village on the outskirts of the city, where a small art community has established their base and gallery ‘Survive Garage’. I also painted a second mural in the city centre, despite the torrential rain!

“In Your Eyes” – Zabou – 3x4m – Yogyakarta, Indonesia – 2018

Photo credit: Zabou

 

Our third stop was Denpasar, Bali. I wasn’t able to paint there but the street art and graffiti scene is definitely worth a visit. I’ll be back Indonesia..!