This stunning painting by Indonesian artisan Nany S. portrays a Balinese condong dancer. During a dance prefacing legong performances, the condong dancer enters the stage first, and performs her routine. The condong dancer is generally a young girl, and her movements take on what ethnomusicologist Michael Tenzer terms a sharp and intense character. This oil on canvas rendition depicts the intricate costume, striking features and specific pose of the dancer set against abstract reds and greens.
