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Lot Essay
Adopting the aesthetic of child-like illustration, Bunga Jeruk's art is able to do away with the strict rules of realism and logic. Her fantastical landscapes are enchanting 'what-if' scenarios that are often played out between children and animals. Accessing the boundless imagination of childhood, Bunga Jeruk brings together disparate elements with whimsical results.
Swan Lake (Lot 304) is a cheerful, and elegant depiction of the well-known ballet. The confines of the stage is extended infinitely to include a forest and distant fairytale castle. Through their performance, the dancers are transported to a fantastical realization of the story filled with love, hope and tragedy.
In Happy Family (Lot 305), Bunga Jeruk engages us with an endearing scene of two rabbits accorded with the status of royalty, regally seated upon a plush cushion. Her workmanship in sculpting and ability to translate ideas across mediums is evident in this work, and displays her artistic diversity.
Swan Lake (Lot 304) is a cheerful, and elegant depiction of the well-known ballet. The confines of the stage is extended infinitely to include a forest and distant fairytale castle. Through their performance, the dancers are transported to a fantastical realization of the story filled with love, hope and tragedy.
In Happy Family (Lot 305), Bunga Jeruk engages us with an endearing scene of two rabbits accorded with the status of royalty, regally seated upon a plush cushion. Her workmanship in sculpting and ability to translate ideas across mediums is evident in this work, and displays her artistic diversity.