Gate of Life by Papalago in Tangerang

Gate of Life

The idea behind this 2 x 3 meter commissioned mural inspired by tree of life and vintage Ottoman painting. The details consist of Azerbaijani patterns and symbols such as fire, flower and pomegranate. Whilst two young characters holding a loaf of bread depict the owner of the restaurant with their core business as an authentic bakery from Azerbaijan. The color scheme was made in dominant red, yellow and orange as the color of the fire, to represent the Azerbaijani motto as "The Land of Fire". The painting symbolizes family, hope for a better life, growing passionately and a strong foundation of their business.

Meet the Artist

Irvan

Tangerang, Indonesia

I am a Jakarta-based artist who works across a multitude of mediums and a range of environments. Currently I live in Tangerang City near Jakarta. I've been painting and creating artwork since 1997 and have worked in many creative fields such as illustration, graphic design, animation and video editing. My passion for mural art began in 2000 and since then I have created a commissioned mural across Indonesia. Mostly mural projects in Jakarta, Tangerang, Bogor and Bekasi. Some art pieces are made to be displayed in Bandung, Cirebon, Bali and Batam. I love working on large scale projects or projects with rough surfaces, because it's very challenging.

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