Lavender light envelops five women in attitude of prayer. Frangipani blossoms crown the quintet, as Hadi Siswanto depicts them in the style of Cili. Revered as the goddess of fertility, Cili is invoked to ensure a plentiful rice harvest, for in ancient Balinese her name, Ibu Pertiwi, referred to her as Mother Earth. The women are depicted with a demure, downcast glance; the bursting flowers on their headdresses symbolize fertility. I want to show my love for my family, the artist confides.
Language: English
