The passing of painter Amang Rachman<\/p>\n
JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian surrealist painter Amang Rachman can
\nnow be remembered only through his work. The 70-year-old painter
\npassed away on Jan. 15, 2001, leaving numerous records for the
\ncountry's art history.<\/p>\n
Born in Surabaya on Nov. 21, the artist is survived by his
\nwife and four children. He also left 40 of his latest works in
\nhis studio in Jl. Klai Kepiting, Surabaya.<\/p>\n
According to one of his children, as quoted by the Kompas
\ndaily, Amang passed away after suffering a minor heart attack.<\/p>\n
His death came as a surprise since the artist still had big
\nplans. According to his child, Amang was planning to hold a major
\nexhibition and publish a book this year.<\/p>\n
Amang told the writer of this article two months before his
\ndeath that his work reflected his life.<\/p>\n
\"I learned about the art of painting through literature, my
\nartistic talents have driven me to live in the world of
\npainting,\" he told the writer in an interview, which will be
\npublished in a book titled Dialog of 100 Indonesian Artists.<\/p>\n
According to painter and fine arts observer Sriwarso Wahono,
\nthe country has lost one of its greatest artists as Amang was
\nknown for his strong devotion to humanism.<\/p>\n
\"I feel a great loss because we were very close,\" Sriwarso
\nsaid.<\/p>\n
Herry Dim, a painter from Bandung and the author of Jawinul
\nJalan-Jalan di Rimba Kebudayaan (Jawinul Is Walking in a Cultural
\nWilderness, 1995), found Amang to be an artist who had his own
\nrealm.<\/p>\n
He said Amang was not a follower of other surrealist artists
\nsuch as Andre Breton and Dali. \"For him, his loneliness is
\neverything,\" Herry wrote.<\/p>\n
Amang was very close to everyone in the art world. In the
\nliterary world, for instance, he was close to Trisnoyuwono and
\nToh Muchtar in Bandung, and also to other noted literary figures
\nin the country. In the painting arena, he was considered a senior
\nbecause of his works and dedication. (Aendra H. Medita)<\/p>",
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