Through the Eyes of
the Monster
Behind the Scenes of an Indonesian Street Artist
Darbotz
“After more than seven years of taking photographs there, I decided it was time to put this book together — as an homage to, or a time capsule of, one of the city's most beloved buildings.”
-Darbotz
From Tokyo to Jakarta — Darbotz moves through cities the same way: quietly, at night, leaving the monster behind.
Darbotz's Jakarta — where the monster shares the street with motorbikes, market traders, and the daily rhythm of the city.
From the outside wall to the canvas — Darbotz's world has no boundaries, only more surface to fill."
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Through The Eyes Of The Monster is a deep dive into the world of Darbotz, an artist from Jakarta, Indonesia, who loves his city despite its chaos and traffic jams. In fact, it’s those very challenges that inspire his work. Meet ‘Cumi’, Darbotz’s alter ego, which translates to squid, and helps him navigate the hectic city while bringing out his unique visual style.
Darbotz’s work is mainly black and white with accentuation, a strategy that allows his art to stand out among the colourful advertisements and neon lights that fill the urban landscape. He captures the essence of Jakarta - the pollution, sounds, and traffic - and turns it into something beautiful. This monograph book is a must-read for anyone interested in street art and the power of the urban environment. -
105 × 148 mm
Paperback
104 pages -
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