Through the Eyes of a Monster: Behind the Scenes of an Indonesian Graffiti Writer

by Darbotz Cumi

Overview

Through The Eyes Of The Monster is a deep dive into the world of Darbotz, an artist from Jakarta, Indonesia who loves his city despite its chaos and traffic jams. In fact, it’s those very challenges that inspire his work. Meet Cumi, Darbotz’s alter ego, which translates to squid, and helps him navigate the hectic city while bringing out his unique visual style. Darbotz’s work is mainly black and white with accentuation, a strategy that allows his art to stand out among the colorful advertisements and neon lights that fill the urban landscape. He captures the essence of Jakarta - the pollution, sounds, and traffic - and turns it into something beautiful. This monograph book is a must-read for anyone interested in street art and the power of the urban environment.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781739750954
Publisher:	Soi Books
Publication date:	10/30/2023
Series:	Soi Books Monographs
Pages:	100
Product dimensions:	4.33(w) x 5.75(h) x 0.33(d)

About the Author

Darbotz Cumi is a Jakarta-based street artist known for his distinctive black and white style that features accentuation. His work often reflects his love for his city and its chaotic urban environment, and he has become well-known for his murals, paintings, and sketches that capture the essence of Jakarta. In addition to his street art, Darbotz has also exhibited his work in galleries and participated in numerous street art festivals around the world. Through his art, he seeks to inspire creativity and encourage people to find beauty in unexpected places.

Editorial Reviews

In global folklore the squid is a feared and legendary monster, much like what Darbotz says he feels about metropolitan Jakarta, with its population of 28 million, its clutter and constriction, its gridlocked traffic and garbage eyesores.” New York Times

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