Michael Pritchard If I had to choose between photographs on a gallery wall, or a publication I would be hard pushed to make decision at times. Perhaps there is no right decision, it depends on the subject matter and the story. This hand-made book, combines photography, poetry and other media. Purists might have their reservations, but the subject matter lends itself perfectly to the book's tactility and reader's engagement. In this case the format and content is perfect.
Mencari Rumah Untuk Pulang (Wandering for A Home) is a mixed-media artistic journey spanning poetry, performance, and photography, exploring spiritual quests across three time periods. It stems from Api Husien's 2016 poetry series, Mencarimu, where he sought God, self, and unexpected discoveries. Intimately engaging with themes of life and death as divine manifestations, the project validates his existence. Limited to 100 handmade copies, the book showcases diverse printing (silkscreen, xerox), materials (MDF, 250gsm art card), and production (hand-stitching, sawing) techniques.
