Basuki Abdullah (born in Surakarta , Central Java , January 27 1915 - died in Central Java , 5 November 1993 at the age of 78 years) is one of the master painter Indonesia . It is known as a realist painter and naturalist flow. He has been appointed as the official painter Merdeka Palace in Jakarta and works adorn palaces and presidential countries Indonesia , in addition to becoming collectibles from around the world.

Youth Painting talent inherited from his father, Abdullah Suriosubroto , who is also a painter and dancer. While his grandfather was a prominent Indonesian National Awakening Movement in the early 1900s that is Doctoral Wahidin Sudirohusodo . Since the age of 4 years Basuki Abdullah started likes to paint some famous figures including Mahatma Gandhi , Rabindranath Tagore , Jesus Christ and Krishnamurti . Formal education acquired in his Basuki Abdullah Catholic and Catholic Mulo in Solo . Thanks to the help of Father Koch SJ, Basuki Abdullah in 1933 obtained a scholarship to study at the Academic Arts (Academie Voor Beeldende Kunsten) in The Hague , Netherlands , and completed his studies within 3 years of the award-winning Royal International Certificate of Art (RIA).

Activities

Paintings "brother and sister" by Basuki Abdullah (1978). Now stored at the National Gallery of Indonesia, Jakarta.

On the Government of Japan , Basuki Abdullah joined the Movement Poetra or formed the People Power Center on March 19, 1943. In this Poetra Movement Basuki Abdullah given the task of teaching the art of painting. His students include Kusnadi (painter and art critic Indonesia) and Zaini (painter impressionism). In addition Poetra organization, Basuki Abdullah also active in Keimin Bunka Sidhosjo (a government-owned Japanese Cultural Center) together Affandi , S.Sudjoyono, Otto Djaya and Basuki Resobawo. In the revolutionary period Bosoeki Abdullah not be in the homeland which until now unclear what lies behind it. He said on 6 September 1948 is housed in the Netherlands Amsterdam during the coronation of Queen Juliana which held a contest to paint, Basuki Abdullah managed to beat the 87 painters Europe and managed to come out as winners.

Painting "Balinese Beauty" by Basuki Abdullah sold at a Christie's auction in Singapore in 1996.

Since then, the world began to recognize Basuki Abdullah, son of Indonesia which is the name of Indonesia . During the country Netherlands Basuki Abdullah frequently around Europe and also the opportunity to deepen the art of painting by exploring Italy and France , where many artists living with a worldwide reputation. Basuki Abdullah-known as a portrait painter, especially painting beautiful women, royal families and heads of state tend to beautify or embellish a person than the original face. Aside from being an accomplished portrait painter, he too painted landscapes, fauna, flora, the themes of struggle, construction and so on. Basuki Abdullah held many solo exhibitions both domestically and abroad, among others, his work was exhibited in Bangkok ( Thailand ), Malaysia , Japan , the Netherlands , England , Portugal and other countries. Approximately 22 countries have Basuki Abdullah painting. Almost all of his life was spent abroad including several years living in Thailand and was appointed painter Merdeka Palace and since 1974, Basuki Abdullah settled in Jakarta .

References

• Biography Basuki Abdullah - Museum Basuki Abdullah
• Abdullah Basoeki book-Manuscript Library Museum Formulation Proclamation.

Basuki craze started painting since the age of six. Once the man born Sriwedari, Solo, January 27, 1915, is bedridden, fraudulent cheat painting of Jesus Christ. While painting, he felt the pain gradually recovered. Then Basuki switch of Muslims into Christian (Catholic). Mubyarto On age of 34 years (1949), Basuki follow a self-portrait painting competition Dutch Queen Juliana. The competition was followed by 81 artists from around the world. But who is able to complete the portrait of the Queen on time only 21 painters, including Basuki. He even appeared as a champion. Since then, Basuki demand as a portrait painter herself.
Basuki knew his father, the painter R. Abdullah Surjosubroto, only after the age of 15 years. One time, the second of five siblings, draw a lion pounced. '' The painting tiger laugh, '' joked the father, son of the movement Dr. Wahidin Sudirohusodo. Basuki feel hurt and terpecut by snide comments of his father. Departing adult, he likes to paint the figures of the movement, including Mahatma Gandhi. Basuki began to wander in 1947. At first he studied painting at the Art Academy of the Netherlands, and Italy, and France. From 42 years living abroad, spent 20 years in the Netherlands, and 17 years in Thailand. Basuki successfully edit the Thai girl. Return to Jakarta, he brought along his Thai wife, was appointed President Sukarno as a painter Palace. In 1961, he invited the King of Thailand, Bhumibol Adulyadej, to paint the King and his wife, Queen Sirikit, until he became a court painter in Bangkok. Two years later, he received a gift as an artist Poporo star Royal Palace.Proclaimers, the First President of the Republic of Indonesia (1945-1966) Naturalist style, the pursuit of resemblance face and form, Basuki favored the upper classes. Various statesmen and their wives as race'm painted Basuki: the President , the Sultan of Brunei, Prince Philip of England, Prince Bernard of the Netherlands, and the jet-caliber Mrs. Ratna Sari Dewi. Who came alone to his home, in a residential Shangrila Indah, Jakarta, no less: Jenny Rachman, Eva Arnaz, even Admiral Sudomo.Proclaimers, the First President of the Republic of Indonesia (1945-1966)
Came to be invited to the Palace of Mangkunegaran, Solo, in the Revolution, Basuki escape Miss Siti Hartinah paint. He chose another model. After Siti Hartinah be Lady then Basuki opportunity to paint. '' How now want? '' Teased of President Soeharto . Basuki dodged, "It used to be 'the Old Order era. Now the days of of the New Order , so I accept, '' said Basuki, who has painted 300 self-portraits.Both the President of the Republic of Indonesia (1966-1988) Both the President of the Republic of Indonesia (1966-1988)
Basuki has been married three times before met a Thai girl, his fourth wife. Three first marriage foundered. The story of his meeting with Thai girls starting from the beauty queen contest jury in 1967. Basuki fascinated in a contest participant yellow and dimples. The girl Nataya Nareerat, the fourth wife of 30 years adrift. They had a daughter named Sidawaty Bharany. e-ti / sh © ENSIKONESIA - Encyclopedia FIGURE INDONESIA

Created October 30, 2004 - Last Update February 27, 2012

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