The following is an excerpt from The Jakarta Post. It is not necessarily an uncommon story here in Indonesia: Poverty has led a family to make a home amid silent neighbors — tombstones — just one kilometer west of the country’s international airport. Muhammad Akim Hakim and his wife Erna Octaviana Pasaribu are raising their young children in Tanah Pasir Cemetery, an abandoned Chinese cemetery, near Rawa Kucing area in predominantly poor Neglasari district, as they have no better options.Read more
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Rest in Peace
The headmaster of our school passed away yesterday afternoon; right before our eyes. A few of us were with him the entire time; I fear it will take quite some time to clear my head of what I witnessed. There is no way to prepare yourself for something like this, and I’m not quite sure how to handle it. I’ve worked with him for the past 4 1/2 years; he arrived at the same time I did. When you haveRead more
Muara Karang. Fisherman’s village, near Sunda Kelapa – Jakarta.Read more
Photo Exhibition in Boston Area
After a hellish amount of preparation, the photo exhibition is finally coming together. The show starts today and will finish tomorrow night (the 17th and 18th). I managed to send 100 prints from Indonesia, 72 of which will be up for grabs. Matted, signed, etc. I truly hope it’s a success, as this is the first time I’ve shown my work without actually being there. I’ve come across many obstacles, yet all will surely lead me to a smoother journeyRead more