BARONG LANDUNG MASK..THE POWER THAT WAS BURNED IN HIS SMILE"

The development of Sobrat's painting is marked by changes in form, from

which resembles a puppet becomes a more real human figure. In

the painting Barong Landung Dance (1934) discussed in this book, Sobrat

blending the world of mythology, history, and everyday life. Work

prominent painted in the early days of his career depicts

stage performance of Barong Landung ("landung" means big) inside

people's party atmosphere. You can also feel the depth of space in this work. Stage

barong in Bali is usually a routine ritual expression

performed on holy days. In the Barong Landung Dance, which is sacred

inseparable from everyday life.

The male barong is painted in dark colors, pointing to the figure of the King

Shri Aji Jaya Pangus in the Ancient Bali period. While the female barong

who is pure white, slanted eyes, and sharp nose

depicts Kang Cing Wie, the Chinese princess of the Sung Dynasty,

the king's consort. Sobrat describes the relationship between Balinese people

and Chinese that have existed for a long time. This is an expression of acculturation or

a mixture of two cultures that is reflected in his paintings.

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