https://marinaelphick.com/2022/11/22/life-studies-in-batik/2022-11-22T15:42:10+00:00monthlyhttps://marinaelphick.com/2014/05/29/batik-portraits-a-retrospective/https://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/amy-eddy-austria-1-xx-300-res-tch-up.jpgAmy & Eddy, Austria 1 xx 300 res tch uphttps://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/image23.jpgChristy and GraceChristy and Grace, batik portrait in their garden in Lenham. Batik on cotton, 68cm x 86cm, by Marina Elphick.https://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/image22.jpgJosephPortrait of Joseph in his Grandmother's garden, batik on cotton by Marina Elphick, 69cm x 66cm.https://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/image21.jpgAmanda and LucyPortrait of Amanda and Lucy, mother and daughter, winter and spring. Batik on cotton, 77cm x 69cm, by Marina Elphick.https://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/image20.jpgPhoebe and EmmaBatik portrait of Phoebe and Emma, commission from the USA, worked only from photographs. Batik on cotton, 84cm x 64 cm, by Marina Elphick.https://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/image19.jpgAmy RosePortrait of Amy, English Rose. Batik on cotton, 80cm x 95cm by Marina Elphick.https://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/image18.jpgCainPortrait of Cain, batik on cotton by Marina Elphick. 65cm x 70cm.https://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/image17.jpgPersephonePortrait of Roberta as Persephone, by Marina Elphick, batik on cotton satin, 80cm x 98.5cm.https://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/image16.jpgOpheliaEarly self portrait as Ophelia, batik on cotton, padded, stitched and embellished with shisha mirror, 122cm x 259cm. Batik by Marina Elphick.https://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/image15.jpgSpringMegan as Spring, batik on cotton by Marina Elphick. 89cm x 80 cm.2022-01-29T19:29:51+00:00monthlyhttps://marinaelphick.com/2017/12/26/batik-artwork-for-buchi-emecheta/https://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/buchi-emecheta-charcoal-portrait-detail-c1.jpgBuchi Emecheta charcoal portrait detail CDetail of portrait of Buchi Emecheta in charcoal, by Marina Elphick.https://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/buchi-emecheta-front-page-c.jpgBuchi Emecheta,"Head Above Water"Detail of batik artwork for "Head Above Water", a portrait of Buchi Emecheta, by Marina Elphick.https://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/all-buchi-covers-landscape-c-3.jpgAll Buchi Covers landscape C 3All Marina's batik artworks for Buchi Emecheta's bookcovers displayed together.https://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/buchi-emecheta-charcoal-portrait-c-by-marina-elphick.jpgBuchi Emecheta charcoal portrait C by Marina ElphickPortrait of Buchi Emecheta in charcoal, by Marina Elphick. The final artwork in batik was based on this drawing.https://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/anthea-drawing-for-destination-biafra-c.jpgAnthea drawing for Destination Biafra CAnthea sketch for Destination Biafra.https://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/all-buchi-emecheta-covers-strip-c.jpgAll Buchi Emecheta Covers, strip CThe set of artworks for Buchi Emecheta's books, in the order they were created by Marina.https://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/buchi-emecheta-detail-of-double-yoke-c.jpgBuchi Emecheta detail of Double Yoke CDetail of artwork for Buchi Emecheta's " Double Yoke", batik Marina Elphick.https://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/the-joys-of-motherhood-detail-c-buchi-emecheta.jpgThe Joys of Motherhood detail, C Buchi EmechetaDetail of artwork in batik for Buchi's "The Joys of Motherhood".https://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/all-buchi-covers-landscape-1-c.jpgAll Buchi Covers landscape 1 cTen batik artworks for Buchi Emecheta's books, grouped together in the order that I created them.https://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/buchi-emecheta-reference-photo-detail1.jpgBuchi Emecheta reference photo, detailA photo of Buchi Emecheta, similar to the photocopy I was given as reference for "Head Above Water".2019-10-05T06:53:31+00:00monthlyhttps://marinaelphick.com/2014/01/07/nitik/https://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/image255.jpgimageBatik sketch, two dyeshttps://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/image124.jpgimageDesign samples inspired by traditional batik motifs including Nikit. These will be sketches for new batiks I am planninghttps://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/image123.jpgimageNitik designs based on a geometric grid. Most skilled batik artisans work free hand with only a ruled grid as a guide.https://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/image122.jpgimageNitik design from the Royal courts of Yogyakartahttps://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/image121.jpgimageArchitectural detail that reflects the Patola designs of Gujarat, Indiahttps://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/image120.jpgimageNitik motifs in various designs awaiting first and second dye bathshttps://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/image119.jpgimageWoman creating Nitik using her customised canting to wax the fabric with a dark mix of beeswax and pine resin. https://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/image118.jpgimageDetail of Patola from India.https://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/image117.jpgimageSilk woven Patola from Gujarat, with patterns that inspired Nitikhttps://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/image116.jpgPatolaPatola being woven on a loom, India2017-12-30T18:04:58+00:00monthlyhttps://marinaelphick.com/2017/10/31/uzbekistan-and-the-silk-road/https://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/uzbekistan-political-map.jpguzbekistan-political-mapMap of Uzbekistanhttps://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/yurt-camp-camels-flip.jpgYurt camp Camels flipCamels at the camp on our way to Khiva.https://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/registan-square-samarkand.jpgRegistan square, SamarkandRegistan square, Samarkand.https://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/ikat-store-bukhara.jpgIkat store, BukharaIkat store, Bukhara.https://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/pomegranite-suzani-bukhara.jpgPomegranate Suzani, BukharaPomegranate Suzani, Bukhara.https://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/suzanis-for-sale-in-ark-citadel-bukhara.jpgSuzanis for sale in Ark Citadel, BukharaSuzanis for sale in Ark Citadel, Bukhara.https://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/ark-fortess-citadel-bukhara.jpgArk Fortress, citadel BukharaArk Fortress, citadel Bukhara.https://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/uzbek-ceramics.jpgUzbek ceramicsCeramics with traditional decoration.https://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/harem-kunya-ark2-khiva.jpgHarem, Kunya-Ark2.KhivaVendors at the Harem, Kunya-Ark, Khiva.https://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/ceiling-at-tash-haulis-harem-red2.jpgCeiling at Tash-Hauli's Harem redCeiling at Tash-Hauli's Harem, Khiva.2018-03-06T00:54:00+00:00monthlyhttps://marinaelphick.com/2016/05/26/tie-dye-a-colour-adventure-on-silk/https://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/image3.jpegimageTie dyed scarf by Marina Elphick.https://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/image2.jpegimageTie dyed silk in greens. https://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/image1.jpegimageMagenta and ice blue dyes create this striking design, by Marina Elphick.https://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/image.jpegimageMagenta, yellow and blue dyes have combined to make this fiery hand dyed scarf, by Marina Elphickhttps://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/img_1336.jpgimg_1336Blues, aqua and purple feature in this design.https://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/img_1327.jpgimg_1327A second dye of magenta over a bound area of pale turquoise lifted this design. It is one of my favourites !https://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/img_5342.jpgimg_5342Shades of red and magenta in these tie dyed silks.https://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/img_1373.jpgimg_1373Hanging in the window they remind me of stained glass, the colours all the mor vivid for the light.https://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/img_1435.jpgimg_1435https://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/img_5335.jpgimg_5335Competed silk scarf hanging out to dry.2021-01-02T10:08:28+00:00monthlyhttps://marinaelphick.com/2014/03/03/batik-paintings-batik-on-paper/https://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/image25.jpgimageNikki in Gustave Moreau scene, batik and watercolour on paper, by Marina Elphick.https://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/image24.jpgimageGarden, batik on paper by Marina Elphick.https://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/image23.jpgimageProfusion, batik on paper by Marina Elphick.https://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/image21.jpgimageIn the Lake, batik on paper by Marina Elphick.https://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/image20.jpgimageWindy Garden, batik on paper by Marina Elphick.https://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/image19.jpgimageDeep Blue, batik on paper by Marina Elphick.https://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/image18.jpgimageTransience, batik on paper by Marina Elphick.https://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/image17.jpgimageCarnival, batik on paper by UK artist Marina Elphick..https://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/image16.jpgimageRed Poppies, batik on paper by Marina Elphick.https://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/image15.jpgLupins Lupins with Poppies, batik on paper by Marina Elphick.2023-11-01T16:26:00+00:00monthlyhttps://marinaelphick.com/2014/04/17/parang-batik-motif/https://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/image23.jpgimageParang Barong, photo taken in The Danar Hadi Batik Museumhttps://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/image21.jpgimageButterfly on blue, with Parang Curigo, Ceplok and Megamendung cloud motifs. Batik on cotton by Marina Elphick.https://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/image20.jpgimageGreen Parang, batik on cotton by Marina Elphickhttps://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/image19.jpgimageBlue portrait with Parang and flowers, batik on cotton by Marina Elphick.https://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/image18.jpgimageFirebird with Parang tongues of fire and Ceplok design, batik on cotton by UK batik artist Marina Elphick.https://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/image17.jpgimageParang, batik on cotton by UK batik artist Marina Elphick.https://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/image16.jpgimageParang Rusak with Kuwang motif bands, from Danar Hadi Museum, Solo.https://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/image15.jpgimageParang Kesit Rusak, from The Danar Hadi Museum, Solo.https://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/image12.jpgimageParang Curigo, from the Danar Hadi Museum, Solo.https://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/image10.jpgimageParang Rusak, photo taken in Danar Hadi Batik Museum, Solo.2016-06-05T19:06:31+00:00monthlyhttps://marinaelphick.com/my-batiks/2016-06-04T14:57:35+00:00weekly0.6https://marinaelphick.com/2016/05/17/exotic-forests-hum-with-life/https://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/evening-nectar-pastel-3-autoxx.jpgEvening Nectar, Pastel 3 autoxxEvening Nectar, pastel.https://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/red-tail-pastel-2.jpgRed Tail pastelRed tail humming bird in soft pastel by Marina.https://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/passion-pastel-3sm.jpgPassion Pastel 3smPastel of Swallowtail with Passiflora.https://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/hermit-hb-1-adj.jpgHermit hb 1 adjHermit, oil on Canvashttps://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/long-tailed-sylph-1.jpgLong Tailed Sylph 1Long Tailed Sylph, oilhttps://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/empress-brilliant-small.jpgEmpress Brilliant smallEmpress Brilliant, oilhttps://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/swallow-tail-with-passion-vine-1.jpgSwallow Tail with Passion vine 1Swallow Tail, oilhttps://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/red-throated-broad-tail-hb-1.jpgRed throated Broad tail Hb 1Red Throated Broad tail, oil on canvashttps://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/red-tailed-humming-bird-2.jpgRed Tailed humming bird 2Red tailed humming bird, oil on canvashttps://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/purple-woodstar-3.jpgPurple Woodstar 3Purple woodstar, oil on canvas2023-05-26T20:57:44+00:00monthlyhttps://marinaelphick.com/my-thetis-blacker-temenos-academy-travel-award/https://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/image36.jpgimageExhibits at Danar Hadi Batik Museum, Surakarta. https://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/image33.jpgimageTirtagangga Water Palace gardens, Bali.https://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/image29.jpgimageBorobudur, the amazing Buddhist Temple near Yogyakarta.https://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/image26.jpgimageContemporary batik by Tatang Elmy Wibowo, hung in the Leksa Ganesha Gallery in Tembi, Yogyakarta .https://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/image25.jpgimageContemporary batik by Tatang Elmy Wibowo, hung in the Leksa Ganesha Gallery in Tembi, Yogyakarta .https://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/image24.jpgimagebatik Tulis exquisitely hand drawn on cotton, with immense skill and fluidity by Mrs Yati in Kembang Songo Village.2016-01-19T21:26:15+00:00weekly0.6https://marinaelphick.com/2014/03/21/batik-my-latest-works-on-paper/https://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/image35.jpgimageKrill, batik on paper by Marina Elphick.https://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/image34.jpgimageNebula, batik on paper by Marina Elphick.https://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/image33.jpgimageNeptune, batik on paper by Marina Elphick.https://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/image32.jpgimageProtozoa, batik on paper by Marina Elphick.https://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/image31-e1395423913588.jpgimageLeaf Fall, batik on paper by Marina Elphick https://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/image30-e1395425251326.jpgimageFire flower, batik on paper by Marina Elphick.https://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/image29.jpgimageFurnace, batik on paper by Marina Elphick.https://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/image28.jpgimagePlankton, batik on paper by Marina Elphick.https://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/image27.jpgimageSun dance, batik on paper by Marina Elphick.https://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/image26.jpgimageFern, batik on paper by Marina Elphick.2016-01-19T20:57:46+00:00monthlyhttps://marinaelphick.com/2014/12/09/cap-batik-and-cap-making/https://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/image1.jpegimageLine drawing for cap designhttps://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/image35.jpgimageRahmad cap printing a Parang motif on to cotton in the village of Pijnan, in Wijireso, Bantul.https://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/image34.jpgimageA complicated batik cap design being created using stencils to mask out areas already stamped.https://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/image31.jpgimageView of my commissioned cap.https://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/image30.jpgimageMy personalised cap completed, the copper lines following the original drawing exactly.https://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/image29.jpgimageMr Saelan, the lovely man who made my cap, centre, with his wife and Tatang.https://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/image27.jpgimageSegments of the design are made separately, then assembled together onto the frame to complete the cap.https://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/image26.jpgimageHere the copper cap design shines through after it has been filed.After filing the resin dust is brushed off to see if the cap has an even, flat surface.https://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/image24.jpgimageThe filing has to be done consistently and evenly so the metal edge of the cap is flat for printing.https://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/image23.jpgimageThe hardened wax resin containing the newly made cap is filed flat.2018-06-27T13:09:26+00:00monthlyhttps://marinaelphick.com/contact/https://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/cropped-portrait-header-small-file.jpgcropped-portrait-header-small-file.jpgBatik Portraits by Marina Elphick made into a collage of faces from several years of batik commissions and family sittings.2015-08-26T09:41:00+00:00weekly0.6https://marinaelphick.com/2015/06/07/new-paintings/https://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/img_0510.jpgPeggy Ballard and other Hellebores 2Peggy Ballard and other Hellebores, by Marina Elphick, showing painted edges.https://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/img_0509.jpgSummer BluesSummer Blues, oil painting by Marina Elphick, showing painted edges. https://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/img_0505.jpgCanyon SnowCanyon Snow, oil on canvas by Marina Elphick, 15 cm x 15 cmhttps://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/img_0500.jpgAlgerianAlgerian, oil on canvas by Marina Elphick, 15 cm x 15 cmhttps://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/img_0498.jpgPersian StarPersian Star, oil on canvas by Marina Elphick, 15 cm x 15 cmhttps://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/img_0486.jpgBlue SiberianBlue Siberian, oil on canvas by Marina Elphick, !5 cm x 15 cmhttps://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/img_0481.jpgBlue flagBlue Flag, oil on canvas by Marina Elphick, 15 cm x 15 cmhttps://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/img_0461.jpgBluebellsBluebells, oil on canvas by Marina Elphick, 25 cm x 25 cm.https://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/img_0445.jpgNigellaNigella, oil on canvas by Marina Elphick, 25 cm x 25 cmhttps://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/img_0424.jpgSummer BluesSummer Blues, oil on canvas by Marina Elphick, 25cm x 25cm2017-06-11T18:19:56+00:00monthlyhttps://marinaelphick.com/2015/02/12/leksa-ganesha-batik-gallery-tembi-yogyakarta/https://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/image.jpgimageAbstract batik by Joko Koeswadji.https://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/image79.jpgimageBatik by Mr Koeswadji, who made batik artworks popular in the seventies.https://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/image77.jpgimageBatik by Mr Koeswadji, the successful and renowned batik artist who worked in the Royal court.https://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/image76.jpgimageBatik by Mr Koeswadji, thought to be the first batik artist to make batik as artwork. Mr Koeswadji was a successful and renowned batik artist and was 8th in line to the batik master of the Royal Sultan. He worked in the Royal court.https://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/image75.jpgimageDetail of batik by Aprat Koeswadji.https://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/image74.jpgimageBatik by Aprat Koeswadjihttps://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/image73.jpgimageBatik by Aprat Koeswadjihttps://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/image72.jpgimageDetail of batik by Aprat Koeswadji .https://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/image71.jpgimageBatik by Aprat Koeswadji inspired by creation of life. Aprat was a co founder of Leksa Ganesha Gallery.https://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/image70.jpgimage.Dancers, batik by Mr Trisno.2024-07-01T18:32:56+00:00monthlyhttps://marinaelphick.com/2014/11/25/batik-at-tembi-yogyakarta/https://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/image187.jpgimageA knife similar to Richard's, only straight, called a Golok.https://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/image186.jpgimageHusband and wife hammer at the steel blade to be, forging it into a curved Parang.https://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/image185.jpgimageParang forging.https://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/image184.jpgimageBatik by Widayani Koeswadji on exhibition at Leksa Ganesha.https://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/image183.jpgimageOne of Tatang Elmy Wibowo's batik artworks at his gallery.https://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/image182.jpgimageWork table with copper cap in progress. The drawn out design is behind. I will write a more detailed post next time as I am having one made to my design.https://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/image181.jpgimageA well used cap in a bold geometric design.https://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/image180.jpgA cap in the making; copper strips are bent into shapes with small pliers.A cap in the making; copper strips are bent into shapes with small pliers.https://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/image179.jpgApratAprat Koeswadji with new work drying outside his studio. It was great to see him again and meet his brothers, also batik artists.https://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/image178.jpgimageVillage women batiking communally outside Tembi.2015-03-21T18:49:53+00:00monthlyhttps://marinaelphick.com/2014/11/15/the-flooded-village-of-kampong-phluck/https://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/image125.jpgimageMen fishing from a tree in the flooded landscape near the villagehttps://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/image124.jpgimageHouses on stilts in kampong Phluck, the flooded village on the edge of Ton Le Sap lake, Cambodia https://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/image123.jpgimageHome on water, in the rainy season the water would reach almost floor level.https://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/image122.jpgimageYoung people fishing on the flooded canal, handbag an all !https://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/image121.jpgimageHomes and small businesses, Kampong Phluck.https://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/image120.jpgimageYoung fisherman on way to Kampong Phluck.https://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/image118.jpgimageVillager trading, Kampong Phluck.https://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/image117.jpgimage A lady selling groceries direct to homes of villagers, Kampong Phluck.https://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/image115.jpgimageThe flooded forest of Kampong Phluck.https://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/image114.jpgimageThe flooded forest of Kampong Phluck.2015-06-09T08:13:51+00:00monthlyhttps://marinaelphick.com/2014/11/08/the-temples-of-angkor-cambodia/https://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/image90.jpgimagePreah Khan Temple, side gate.https://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/image89.jpgimageGiant trees taking hold of the ruined buildings of Ta Prohm Temple.https://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/image88.jpgimageTree roots visibly creeping through the stone blocks.https://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/image87.jpgimageThe weighty burden of huge trees growing through and over the stone walls of Ta Prohm Temple.https://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/image86.jpgimageStrangling Vines on Ta Prohm Temple.https://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/image83.jpgimageAn aerial view of Angkor Wat, giving an idea of its scale. The walk ways between the forest and the temple are long and the trees are huge tropical species, not little bushes as they could be perceived here.https://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/image82.jpgimageA wonderfully carved pediment over the doorway at Banteay Srey, one of several showing Kala, the deity of time and death.https://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/image81.jpgimageMonkey God guardians of Banteay Srey Temple, guarding the central shrine.https://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/image80.jpgimageDecorative carving in the sandstone column, Banteay Srey.https://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/image79.jpgimageA panel showing Kala, a deity representing time and death.2014-11-08T21:44:32+00:00monthlyhttps://marinaelphick.com/2014/10/21/batik-artist-thetis-blacker/https://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/img_3295.jpgOwl IMG_3295Owl batik from "The Birds who flew beyond Time ", batik on cotton by Thetis Blacker.https://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/the-feng-huang0041.jpgThe Feng Huang004The Feng Huang, batik on cotton by Thetis Blacker.https://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/download.jpgdownloadBatiks by Thetis Blacker at Winchester cathedral. The Creation series.https://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/1380965044.jpg1380965044Sketch in felt tip by Thetis Blacker.https://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/20027156_1_x.jpg20027156_1_xThe Healing Tree, screen print by Thetis Blacker.https://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/phoenix0081.jpgPhoenix008Phoenix, batik on cotton by Thetis Blacker.https://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/phoenix0011.jpgPhoenix001The Phoenix, batik on cotton by Thetis Blacker.https://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/birds61.jpgbirds6From "The Birds who flew beyond Time", batik on cotton by Thetis Blacker.https://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/birds21.jpgbirds2Batik from "The Birds who flew beyond Time ", batik on cotton by Thetis Blacker.https://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/birds11.jpgbirds1Artwork from "The Birds who flew beyond Time", batik on cotton by Thetis Blacker.2022-01-10T10:46:31+00:00monthlyhttps://marinaelphick.com/2014/09/19/a-portrait-of-tania/https://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/image32.jpgDetailDetail of butterflies and Ceplok /Kuwang motifs from batik portrait of Tania.https://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/image31.jpgPortrait of TaniaTania, butterflies and flowers in blue. A portrait of my lovely little sister.https://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/image28.jpgDetailDetail of iris' and butterfly.https://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/image27.jpgwatercolour sketchColour sketch in watercolour for batik portrait.https://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/image26.jpgSketchWatercolour sketch for Portrait.https://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/image25.jpgTaniaPortrait of Tania, my dear little sister, by Marina Elphick.https://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/img_6202-e1411073192845.jpgTaniasketching from photographs.https://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/tania-batik-progress.jpgTania batik ProgressTania batik in progress, 10 of the 15 steps showing drawing, waxing and various dye stages.https://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/image23.jpgBatik detail.Blue was Tania's favourite colour, here are Aquilegia, cornflowers, bluebells and forget-me-nots, with a "Pansy Blue"butterfly.https://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/image22.jpgBatik detail.Bluebells and Iris detail.2015-05-25T20:39:36+00:00monthlyhttps://marinaelphick.com/2014/07/11/floral-batiks/https://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/image38.jpgFloral batik artWhite Cat and Anemones, batik by Marina Elphick.https://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/image36.jpgimageHyacinths with Willow Coffee pot, batik on cotton by Marina Elphick.https://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/image35.jpgimageLilies and Iris on Orange, batik by Marina Elphick.https://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/image34.jpgimageAnemones in blue and white vase, batik on cotton by Marina Elphick.https://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/image33.jpgimageAnemones with Phoenix screen, batik art by Marina Elphick.https://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/image32.jpgimageCyclamen and ivy, detail from Winter, batik by Marina Elphick.https://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/image31.jpgimageBlossom and cyclamen, detail from a batik portrait of Amanda and Lucy.https://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/image30.jpgimageSnow drops, detail from batik portrait of Amanda and Lucy, by Marina Elphick.https://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/image29.jpgimageRose hips, detail fro Autumn, a batik by Marina Elphick.https://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/image28.jpgimageLanterns and blackberries , detail from Autumn. Batik by Marina Elphick.2014-09-09T21:40:34+00:00monthlyhttps://marinaelphick.com/2014/08/25/batik-by-marina/https://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/image14.jpgimageWorking on latest batik in my studio.https://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/image13.jpgimageMarina's studio with batik on the go.https://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/map-final-jpg1.jpgmap. final jpghttps://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/image12.jpgimageFire Flower, batik on paper on show at The September Exhibition.https://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/image11.jpgBatikBonnie and Clyde, batik portrait of tabby cats in their garden by Marina Elphick.https://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/image10.jpgEnglish RoseEnglish Rose, batik portrait of Amy, on show at my open studio exhibition.https://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/image9.jpgFurnaceFurnace, batik on paper by Marina Elphick.https://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/image8.jpgLupins batikLupins and Poppies batik on paper, by Marina Elphick.https://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/image7.jpgBatikBatik portrait of Amy, with woodland valley landscape. Batik on cotton, 88 x 83cm, by Marina.https://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/image5.jpgBatikButterfly on blue, batik on cotton by Marina Elphick.2014-08-26T12:02:33+00:00monthlyhttps://marinaelphick.com/2013/11/21/batiks-galore/https://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/image167.jpgimage yhttps://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/image164.jpgimageDesign from Cirebonhttps://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/image162.jpgimage mgDesign from Puro Mangkunegarahttps://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/image161.jpgimageDesign from Surakarta.https://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/image160.jpgimage sDesign from Surakartahttps://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/image159.jpgimagehttps://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/image158.jpgimagehttps://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/image157.jpgimageThe Perang motif being printed on to metres of cotton.https://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/image156.jpgimageMerapi steaming after eruption this morning!2014-08-04T09:29:34+00:00monthlyhttps://marinaelphick.com/2014/04/30/batik-by-marina-on-show-at-exhibition-in-may-2014/https://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/image41.jpgimageOpen daily 10am - 6pm, Friday late 10am - 8pm, demonstration & artist at work evening Wednesday 21st 6.30 pm -9 pm.https://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/image40.jpgimageBushfire, batik on paper by Marina Elphickhttps://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/image39.jpgBatikSecret Garden, batik on paper by Marina Elphickhttps://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/image38.jpgBatikJurassic, batik on paper by Marina Elphick.https://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/image37.jpgBatikFire flower, batik on paper by Marina Elphick.2014-07-18T11:25:47+00:00monthlyhttps://marinaelphick.com/2014/01/19/a-portrait-in-batik/https://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/image284.jpgimageBatik portrait of Coco in her garden, by Marina Elphick.https://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/image283.jpgimageAutumn set in Rotherfield landscape, East Sussex. Batik by Marina Elphick.https://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/image281.jpgimageStudies for Autumn portrait.https://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/image279.jpgimageWatercolour sketches for life size double portrait.https://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/image278.jpgimagePreparation for portrait of Felix.https://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/image274.jpgimageReds are waxed and the batik is dyed deep wine red. It is now ready for de- waxing.https://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/image273.jpgimageOrange areas waxed and batik dyed red.https://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/image272.jpgimagePortrait dip dyed pale red, making orange.https://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/image271.jpgimageBatik has been dip dyed in yellow dye, waxed areas are protected and resist the dye.https://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/image270.jpgimageDyed areas have been waxed and pale blue dye is painted to create mauves and under dye for leaves.2016-08-15T11:15:10+00:00monthlyhttps://marinaelphick.com/2014/02/02/six-batik-art-sketches/https://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/image6.jpgimageBatik sketch by Marina Elphick.https://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/image5.jpgKawung with bird, batik sketch.Kawung and other motif inspired designs in a batik sketch by Marina Elphick.https://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/image4.jpgimageBatik design influenced by Perang, Kawung, Ceplok and using a little Nitik. By Marina Elphick.https://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/image3.jpgimageBatik sketch inspired by traditional batik, by Marina Elphick.https://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/image2.jpgimageBatik sketch lightly referring to the Perang and Kawung motifs.https://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/image1.jpgimageBatik with reference to Nitik and a "play" on the Kawung motif, by Marina Elphick.https://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/image.jpgimageCompleted Batik art sketches.2014-06-03T14:00:39+00:00monthlyhttps://marinaelphick.com/2014/02/17/kawung-batik-motif/https://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/image22.jpgimageKawung Journey, batik by Marina Elphick.https://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/image21.jpgimageThe simple Kawung motif.https://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/image19.jpgimageRepeated Kawung in a Ceplok design photographed from "Indonesian batik designs" by J.E Jasper & Mas Pirngadie.https://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/image17.jpgimageKawung in a design more recognisable as Areca flower, though highly stylised. From the Danar Hadi collection.https://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/image16.jpgimageKawung design at Dana Hadi Batik Museum in Solo.https://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/image15.jpgimageThe Kuwang motif photographed in the Dana Hadi Museum in Solo.https://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/image14.jpgimageKuwang appearing in a diagonal Parang design. This would have been worn in the Royal courts.https://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/image13.jpgimageDetail of batik by Marina Elphick, with Kawung and Ceplok motifs.https://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/image10.jpgimageBatik by Marina Elphick inspired by Kawung and Perang motifs.https://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/image9.jpgimageKawung Universal Energy, batik art work by Marina Elphick.2021-01-07T10:10:21+00:00monthlyhttps://marinaelphick.com/2013/12/05/957/https://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/image181.jpgimageBatik design awaiting its final contrast dye.https://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/image180.jpgimageDesign using Kuwang and Parang inspired motifs.https://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/image125.jpgimageDesign using Nitik.https://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/image148.jpgimagehttps://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/image118.jpgimage lView from Lakeview studio.https://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/image117.jpgimageCristiana sketching while my work dries in the sunhttps://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/image114.jpgimageWork in progress.https://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/image113.jpgimageFirst and second wax and dye.https://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/image112.jpgimageSecond and third stages of waxing and dyeing.https://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/image111.jpgimageStudio with a view.2014-05-01T21:38:20+00:00monthlyhttps://marinaelphick.com/2013/11/30/aprat-koeswadji-at-work-in-his-studio/https://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/image311.jpgimage apAprat clearing the canting spout.https://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/image304.jpgimage apAprat Koeswadji working on silk, using a mixture of beeswax and tree resin,https://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/image303.jpgimage apAprat Koeswadji in his studio, with his co workershttps://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/image300.jpgimage apA cotton batik being re-waxed by Aprat.https://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/image299.jpgimage apFirst minute of a new batik by Aprat Koeswadji.https://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/image298.jpgimage apAprat working on a silk batik with paraffin wax, for crackle and beeswax for linear definition.https://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/image296.jpgimage apAprat working on cotton.https://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/image295.jpgimage apOne of Aprat's friends and assistant dyeing his work.2014-04-27T09:39:20+00:00monthlyhttps://marinaelphick.com/2013/12/10/my-new-batik-collection/https://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/image177.jpgimageContemporary batik from Leksa Ganesha Gallery. https://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/image175.jpgimageCap batik bought from batik factory in Yogyakarta .https://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/image174.jpgimageDetail do Tatang's batik.https://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/image173.jpgimageLarge abstract batik by Tatang Elmy Wibowo.https://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/image171.jpgimageBatik on wooden mask, by Arra Trisno.https://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/image170.jpgimageBatik Mask.https://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/image168.jpgimageShadow Puppet, goddess of creativity.https://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/image166.jpgimageUnfinished batik by the artist Trisno.https://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/image165.jpgimage mDetail of batik sarong made by Joko.https://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/image163.jpgimage mSmall batik by Joko and Falia.2014-04-25T20:21:06+00:00monthlyhttps://marinaelphick.com/2013/11/11/arrived-at-yogyakarta/2014-02-14T07:52:02+00:00monthlyhttps://marinaelphick.com/2013/11/11/a-great-first-day/https://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/image3.jpgAprat dyeing batik.Aprat dyeing batik.https://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/image2.jpgAprat preparing Tatang's batik for Napthol dyeing.2014-02-14T07:50:50+00:00monthlyhttps://marinaelphick.com/2013/11/13/a-day-of-batik-exploration-what-an-adventure/https://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/image13.jpgMrs Siti in Giriloyo villageMrs Siti in Giriloyo village, part of a batik cooperative run by women.https://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/image5.jpgMufida dyeing a batikMufida dyeing a batik with natural dye made from Mahogany bark.2014-02-14T07:45:43+00:00monthlyhttps://marinaelphick.com/2013/11/14/a-day-of-batik-exploration-what-an-adventure-2/https://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/image45.jpgA batik by Slamet Riyanto.A batik by Slamet Riyanto.https://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/image41.jpgSlamet Riyanto and I in front of one of his huge batiks.Slamet Riyanto and I in front of one of his huge batiks, recently exhibited in Jakarta.https://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/image38.jpgA batik by Slamet Riyanto.A batik by Slamet Riyanto.https://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/image36.jpgimageBatik by Tatang and Aprat.https://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/image35.jpgimageA batik by Slamet Riyanto.https://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/image34.jpgBatik by Tatang and his uncle Aprat.Batik by Tatang and his uncle Aprat Koeswadji.2014-02-14T07:43:01+00:00monthlyhttps://marinaelphick.com/2013/11/15/a-tourist-day-to-borobudur-and-ullen-sentalu-with-my-guide-yanti/https://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/image67.jpgAbout to enter Ullen SentaluAbout to enter Ullen Sentaluhttps://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/image66.jpgYanti Yanti, relaxing after lunch for a few minutes before Borobudur.https://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/image51.jpgBefore the climb.Borobudur https://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/image50.jpgBorobudurBorobudur Stupas.2014-02-14T07:40:38+00:00monthlyhttps://marinaelphick.com/2013/11/19/affandi-the-grand-maestro-quite-an-inspiration/https://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/image137.jpgimageWood carving by N Tjokot https://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/image135.jpgSelf portrait Affandi self portraithttps://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/image132.jpgA trip to ParisA trip to Paris by Affandihttps://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/image131.jpgWith the palace guardsWith the palace guards out side Royal Palace.https://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/image118.jpgCarving by Nyoman TjokotCarving by Nyoman Tjokothttps://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/image96.jpgSelf portrait by AffandiSelf portrait by Affandi.https://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/image94.jpgNude of his wife who was too shy to pose frontal.Nude of his wife who was too shy to pose frontal.https://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/image88.jpgRice fields in a rain stormRice fields in a rain storm2014-02-14T07:39:13+00:00monthlyhttps://marinaelphick.com/2013/11/21/prambanan-sewi-and-plaosan-temples/https://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/image155.jpgimageOne of thousands of carvings at Prambanan.https://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/image154.jpgimageUp on the Main Temple, Prambanan https://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/image153.jpgimageView from up on the main Temple at Prambanan.https://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/image152.jpgimage pfpFamily photo at Prambanan !https://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/image151.jpgimage plPlaosan Candi, identical Buddhist Temples.https://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/image150.jpgimage Sewi Sewi Temple, my favourite of the three.https://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/image149.jpgimage prPrambanan Temple just after extreme rain.2014-02-14T07:37:51+00:00monthlyhttps://marinaelphick.com/2013/11/22/behind-the-scenes-the-danar-hadi-batik-factory/https://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/image183.jpgimage dhEarly batik designs shown in the amazing Danar Hadi Batik museum.https://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/image175.jpgimage dhMen working industriously printing hot wax with cap designs.https://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/image172.jpgimageBehind the scenes, batik creation, mass production.https://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/image171.jpgimage dhmThis man is carefully preparing for cap printing a different design, areas have to be masked out with waxed paper.https://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/image169.jpgimageA woman blows her canting to control the flow of wax.https://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/image168.jpgimage dhfWomen working with cantings on hundreds of batiks, all worked carefully by hand.2014-02-14T07:34:25+00:00monthlyhttps://marinaelphick.com/2013/11/24/the-markets-in-solo/https://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/image207.jpgimageThe bejaks awaiting passengers.https://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/image206.jpgimageEco walking ahead of me weeding through the bejaks.https://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/image204.jpgimageSnake fruit and many other unfamiliar exotic fruit.https://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/image200.jpgimageHot sticky temperature, but still smiling!https://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/image199.jpgimageThe narrow aisles of the local market.https://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/image198.jpgimageThis lady was hard sell but was a bit shy when I took her photo. She wanted me to take some of her little boy instead.https://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/image194.jpgimageSo many shirts to see !https://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/image191.jpgimage marketMarket stall in the "more middle class " market , selling batik shirts and dresses.https://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/image190.jpgimageStand filled with all things batik semi authentic and printed.2014-02-14T07:31:57+00:00monthlyhttps://marinaelphick.com/2013/11/24/a-day-with-tatang-to-meet-more-contemporary-batik-artists/https://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/image244.jpgimageWoman working on the final waxing, before the last dye.https://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/image239.jpgimageMe and mr Trisno.https://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/image237.jpgimageDetail of Batik.https://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/image236.jpgimageThe lush garden next to his studio.https://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/image234.jpgimageDetail of one of Bambang's batiks.https://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/image233.jpgimageThe open barn like studio, where Bambang works.https://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/image232.jpgimageDancing girls, batik and acrylic.https://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/image231.jpgimageDancers by Bambang Darmo, batik and acrylic on soft canvas.https://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/image230.jpgimageBatik collage and acrylic , by Bambang Darmo.https://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/image229.jpgimageThree ladies working on Bambang's batiks.2023-06-18T19:16:20+00:00monthlyhttps://marinaelphick.com/2013/11/26/wayang-kulit-the-shadow-puppet-workshop/https://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/image277.jpgimagehttps://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/image276.jpgimageDetail showing intricate painting on the carved figure.https://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/image275.jpgimage ppThe Dalang, or puppeteer demonstrating how the puppet moves.https://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/image274.jpgimage ppShadow Puppet Playhttps://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/image272.jpgimage ppA painted version of the puppet.https://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/image271.jpgimagehttps://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/image270.jpgimage ppCompleted shadow puppet ready for painting.https://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/image269.jpgimagehttps://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/image268.jpgimagepphttps://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/image267.jpgimageUsing small chisels made from spokes of a motorbike wheel to carve the tiny symbols.2021-03-19T20:52:48+00:00monthlyhttps://marinaelphick.com/2013/11/27/a-meeting-with-agus-ismoyo-of-the-brahma-tirta-sari-studio/https://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/image294.jpgimage agDetail of sculpted batik.https://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/image293.jpgimage agThree dimensional piece, sculpted batik and stitch.https://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/image292.jpgimage agBack of batik, detail.https://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/image291.jpgimage agWith Agus outside his studio.https://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/image289.jpgimage agThe Sacred Zoo, a collaborative work by Agus and Nia with Nigeria and Mali.https://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/image288.jpgimage agWork by Agus in the very early stages, some canting work has been done.https://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/image287.jpgimage agDouble sided batik with embroidery by Agus and Nia.https://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/image286.jpgimage agThe Brahma Tirta Sari Gallery, with Agus' and Nia's batik collaborations.https://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/image285.jpgimage agTree Of Life, batik and embroidery by Agus and Nia.https://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/image284.jpgimage agBatik with stitch, by Agus and Nia.2014-02-14T07:25:57+00:00monthlyhttps://marinaelphick.com/2013/12/03/ubud-the-art-capital-of-bali/https://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/image29.jpgimage aDetail of "Golden Rice", by Made Kedol.https://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/image28.jpgimage a"Golden Rice", by Made Kedol, 2013 3 x 300cm x 120cmhttps://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/image25.jpgimage bIn Blanco's Restaurant, a photo taken by a French woman I got talking to in the Museum.https://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/image24.jpgimage b Blanco's Studio.https://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/image23.jpgimage bView of upper interior, Blanco Museum. I was rather naughty because no photography was allowed, but it had to be seen, and as I was alone I managed to take a few without flash.https://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/image22.jpgimage b Portrait with a Driftwood frame. blanco.https://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/image21.jpgimage b https://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/image20.jpgimageHommage to Dalihttps://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/image18.jpgimage bDetail of entrance stairway.https://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/image17.jpgimage bThe Grand entrance to Blanco's Museum.2014-02-14T07:21:01+00:00monthlyhttps://marinaelphick.com/2013/12/04/threads-of-life/https://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/image76.jpgimageUbudhttps://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/image75.jpgimageBatik scarves by Agus Imoyo for sale in the Threads of Life shop.https://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/image74.jpgimageHand made batik clothing for sale in the Threads of Life shop.https://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/image73.jpgimageModern batik design 2013, Pejeng , Bali.https://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/image72.jpgimageModern batik design from Pejeng, Bali.https://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/image70.jpgimageBatik Tulis and cap batik from Pegeng, Bali.https://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/image67.jpgimagebatik from Tuban.https://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/image66.jpgimageBatik Tulis from Tuban, 2013.https://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/image64.jpgimageBatik Tulis from Tuban, North Java. Dyed by Sanggar Sekar Ayu, woven by Melik and batik by Cuari.https://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/image58.jpgimage tWarp Ikat weaving from Sulawesi. Dyed, Tied and woven by Hartati.2014-02-14T07:16:27+00:00monthlyhttps://marinaelphick.com/2013/12/05/kintamani-the-volcano-and-the-market/https://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/image103.jpgimageLady selling sausages.https://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/image102.jpgimageAfter the market, breakfast time.https://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/image100.jpgimage kThe beautiful and majestic Mount Batur and the lake formed in the crater.https://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/image99.jpgimageHot chillies and spices.https://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/image98.jpgimagehttps://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/image97.jpgimagehttps://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/image96.jpgimageAgung Batur, Kintamani's active volcano with three vents.https://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/image95.jpgimageThe meat seller I chatted with.https://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/image93.jpgimageThe meat stall. I have to say I was quite put off by all the flies !https://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/image92.jpgimage2014-02-14T07:15:04+00:00monthlyhttps://marinaelphick.com/2013/12/07/last-stop-amed-bali/https://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/image155.jpgimageThe fishing village Amed.https://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/image154.jpgimageThe fishing bay of Amed.https://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/image153.jpgimageFishing boats on Amed beach.https://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/image152.jpgimageFerns and jungle, Bali https://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/image151.jpgimageRoute to Amed.https://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/image150.jpgimageTwo motorcyclists and their wide loads of grass cattle feed on the road to Amed.https://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/image140.jpgimageGinger flower.https://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/image139.jpgimagefountain and Fan palms at Tirtagangga Water palace Gardens, Balihttps://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/image138.jpgimageLilies at Tirtagangga, Balihttps://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/image137.jpgimageDetail of lily flower.2014-02-14T07:07:40+00:00monthlyhttps://marinaelphick.com/2014/01/06/the-batik-route-continues/https://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/image42.jpgimageBatik by Agus Ismoyo and Nia Fliamhttps://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/image40.jpgimageBatik by Tatang Elmy Wibowohttps://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/image38.jpgimageTatang at his gallery, Leksa Ganeshahttps://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/image35.jpgimageMufidah with her work ready for next dyehttps://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/image33.jpgimageBatik by Slamet Riyantohttps://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/image32.jpgimageBatik by Slamet Riyantohttps://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/image30.jpgimageDetail of a batik by Slamet Riyantohttps://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/image29.jpgimageWaxed, un-dyed batik just waiting for that dye bath that will bring it to life !https://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/image28.jpgimageLadies at work, Danar Hadi factoryhttps://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/image26.jpgimageNorth Coast Javanese batik, Danar Hadi museum2014-02-14T06:56:20+00:00monthlyhttps://marinaelphick.com/about/https://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/image163.jpgLupins and poppies after the rainLupins and poppies after the rain.https://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/image114.jpgDeep blueDeep Bluehttps://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/image113-e1380751176193.jpgDeep blueWax, dye and ink on paperhttps://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/image.jpgOphelia, detailSelf portrait as Ophelia, batik on cotton, embroidered and quilted.2018-01-02T16:41:45+00:00weekly0.6https://marinaelphick.com/photo-gallery-yogyakarta/2014-01-14T19:11:20+00:00weekly0.6https://marinaelphick.com/photo-gallery-yogyakarta/gallery/https://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/image175.jpgD'Omah hotel gardenD'Omah hotel gardenhttps://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/image174.jpgBeautiful billowing clouds .Beautiful billowing clouds !https://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/image173.jpgTatang's batik workTatang's batik workhttps://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/image172.jpgSlamet Riyanto Slamet Riyanto https://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/image171.jpgSlamet Riyanto Slamet Riyanto https://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/image169.jpg Batik by Slamet Riyanto Batik by Slamet Riyanto https://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/image168.jpgSlamet Riyanto and meSlamet Riyanto and mehttps://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/image166.jpgimageAprat Koeswadi dyeing with Napthol dyes.https://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/image165.jpgFlying high above South China SeaFlying high above South China Seahttps://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/image164.jpgBreakfast by rice fieldsBreakfast by rice fields watching village life pass2014-01-14T19:02:25+00:00weekly0.6https://marinaelphick.com/2013/11/05/a-dedication/https://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/image.jpgimageMy dear sister Tania, May 2012, on holiday in Turkey .2013-11-11T18:09:59+00:00monthlyhttps://marinaelphick.com/2013/10/26/244/https://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/image.jpgBatik on cotton calicoRice Goddesshttps://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/97-batiking-at-lakeview.jpg Batiking at LakeviewArt Hideaways holiday at Kintamani, Bali Nov 20122013-11-15T07:03:51+00:00monthlyhttps://marinaelphick.com/photo-gallery-yogyakarta/gallery/art-gallery/https://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/image41.jpgimageReclining Nude and green urnhttps://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/image40.jpgimageFrog Fishhttps://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/image39.jpgimageWhite Cat and tea pot, with anemoneshttps://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/image38.jpgNicole Portrait of my niece , Nicole.https://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/image36.jpgimageMagenta Anemoneshttps://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/image35.jpgWillow teacup Blue and white series based on Willow and Spode tea sets.https://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/image34.jpgCainCain, my little nephew, now 19.https://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/image32.jpgWoodland portrait of AmyWoodland portrait of Amy. Our favourite bluebell valley !https://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/image30.jpgLilies and Iris' on orangeLilies and Iris' on orange. One of three sold to one lady. A good exhibition in Sevenoaks 2006.https://marinaelphick.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/image29.jpgAmy and EdmundLife size batik portrait of my sweet little ones in Austria, when we camped there in 1994.2013-10-09T15:22:34+00:00weekly0.6https://marinaelphick.com/2013/09/19/rice-terraces-near-ubud-in-bali/2013-11-30T08:43:06+00:00monthlyhttps://marinaelphick.comdaily1.02024-07-01T18:32:56+00:00