Reproductions of Affandi's works

Reproductions of Affandi's works

JAKARTA (JP): Reproductions of Affandi's best paintings are
now available at a local art gallery.

The works were reproduced by Affandi's granddaughter and her
husband Dr. Dirix. They made between five and 200 copies of the
original paintings. The fewer the copies, the higher the price.

The cheapest item is a porcelain reproduction which costs
US$60. The price of a black and white lithograph reproduction
starts at $120, while a color one goes for $150.

They are available at Dharma Gallery, on Jl. Ciputat Raya,
South Jakarta and at the Affandi Museum in Yogyakarta.

"They are not posters. We don't mass produce," Dirix said
Sunday.

He said it took him 12 hours to reproduce a three-color
painting.

Each of the reproductions comes with a certificate and a stamp
to guarantee the originality of the work. The lithograph
reproductions are made on high-quality paper, Dirix assured.

Affandi, one of Indonesia's greatest artist, died in 1990 at
the age of 83. (sim)