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Drawing on decades of experience founded on formal production techniques, ceramic artist Fransiskus Widayanto blends faith, culture and craftsmanship in Indonesian interpretations of the Virgin Mary.
Bearer of benediction: ‘Earth's Blessings’ by ceramic artist Fransiskus Widayanto depicts the Virgin Mary as a source of abundance: Dressed in a modern ‘kebaya’ (traditional blouse) in earthy tones and batik, she clasps her hands in prayer, a rosary of red beads suspended from her wrists. (JP/Aruna Harjani)
It might be just a type of soil, but for ceramic artist Fransiskus Widayanto, each clump of clay is precious.
