Torch Ginger
Jakarta, November 27th, 1934. Fellow artists and wedded lovers Affandi and Maryati celebrated the birth of their daughter. They named her Kartika. Having two great artist as parents hugely impacted her. Artistry runs in her veins. In her paintings, Kartika uses the same method as her father, Affandi, called plototan. It involves putting paint on the canvas straight from the tube. What differentiates Kartika’s paintings and those of her Papi (read pap-py) is her use of color and atmosphere. Affandi leaned towards dark colors and sorrowful ambiance. Meanwhile, Kartika places her artwork on the opposite spectrum, using bright colors and cheerful atmospheres. Among her work is this one called Torch Ginger.
Torch Ginger comes in many names. In the scientific world, it is known as etlingera elatior. In several parts of Indonesia, torch ginger is used for seasoning. The plant carries with it antioxidants that can help reduce cell deterioration within our body. Furthermore, Torch Ginger can also serve as a cure to some skin aliments.