About the artwork
‘Togetherness of harvest #1’ transports the viewer into another world, as Sunarto’s impasto technique creates incredible depth and dimension. The rolling fields appear endless as it extends into the horizon. Moreover, his use of colour is remarkable as the bright red tree stands out in the distance, a bright contrast to the vivid hues of yellow and green in the rest of the painting. Bursting with life, this painting captures the essence of agrarian life, as represented by the group of farmers, almost buried in the dense crops as they prepare for the yields of harvest time.
About the artist
Sri Martha was born in the city of Solo, Indonesia in November 1941, with the name of Sunarto. From young, he has already developed an interest in painting. He went to SR (People's School) for his early education and had already gotten excellent scores in his favourite subject, Art. After graduating from high school, Sri Martha started to develop his painting skills from his uncle, Mochammad Asief. After his Uncle passed away, he began to learn on his own. With practice and perseverance, he began to develop his own style in the paintings.