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Rooted in the Kamasan pictorial language, the work of Citra Sasmita (1990, Bali, Indonesia) seeks to explore and unravel the myths of Balinese culture and history, asking the public to question the patriarchal and colonial legacies of Indonesia.
By appropriating the Balinese Kamasan style, a traditional practice that dates back to the 17th century, Sasmita proposes in her paintings a female-centered narrative, subverting the content of traditional scrolls and frescoes (usually with male protagonists) to portray women as the main characters.
By appropriating the Balinese Kamasan style, a traditional practice that dates back to the 17th century, Sasmita proposes in her paintings a female-centered narrative, subverting the content of traditional scrolls and frescoes (usually with male protagonists) to portray women as the main characters.
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