Meet Tatoulla
You can meet Tatoulla and her first collection at Tulisan’s booth in Darmawangsa Square from 11 am – 8 pm, starting this Monday, May 2 until Friday, May 13th, 2011.
Tatoulla is a nick name for Tikyta Syarani – a residence artist of Tulisan since September 2010. Her work is very whimsical, sunny, and a fusion of imaginative hand sketches and quirky vocabulary of digital graphic. This May, I would like to feature her first silkscreened creation ‘Lucernia Life’ as part of Tulisan’s limited edition products.
Born in Indonesia, Tatoulla studied graphic design at Raffles Design Institute of Singapore and Curtin International College, Perth. She enjoys bossa nova, crochê-ing, vintage movies, and afternoon coffee – all of which are her endless source of inspirations. For her, observing life as it is comes with the essential details needed to be captured.
As it goes with all our products, ‘Lucernia Life’ collection also comes with a short story wonderfully written by Rassi Narika:
LUCERNIA LIFE
The soil had not budge for days. It had been a couple of weeks into spring yet the wind still possessed the coldness of winter that should have been gone by then. The long anticipated smell of Lucernias was not in the air, nor did their calming view across the meadow. The days after winter had been awfully quiet without their presence.
But right when everybody stopped noticing, spring came and caressed. The tall tree on the corner fortified a group of gleeful Lucernias. The flowers moved swiftly with the breeze in a flirtatious sway. Mystifyingly, Mister Handsome Ladybug buzzed the stories of the thousand miles he travelled only to greet the onion sprouts. Such a courageous bug.
As much as I would want them to stay all year long, the season took its course and life evolved at its own pace. At the end of the summer, the meadow had turned into a hollow prairie. It was time to bid farewell to the Lucernias, the flower of life. I gazed and saw a group of cattle gathered around to consume the withered flowers. Another phase of life is taking turn to commence.
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KEHIDUPAN LUCERNIA
Sudah beberapa hari ini tidak ada perubahan di permukaan tanah. Musim semi sudah berlangsung beberapa minggu, namun udara musim dingin masih terasa. Aroma bunga-bunga Lucernia yang telah lama ditunggu belum datang, begitu pula pemandangan yang memberikan ketenangan di padang. Hari-hari setelah musim dingin berakhir, menjadi begitu sunyi tanpa kehadiran mereka.
Namun saat semua orang berhenti memperhatikan, musim semi datang dan menyapa. Pohon besar di sudut padang kini berdiri melindungi sekelompok Lucernia yang ceria. Dengan gagah, Tuan Kepik menceritakan perjalanan jauh yang ditempuhnya demi menyapa para tunas bawang. Sungguh kepik yang pemberani.
Aku ingin sekali mereka tetap menemaniku sepanjang tahun ini, tetapi musim harus berganti dan kehidupan terus berjalan. Di akhir musim panas, yang ada di padang itu hanyalah kekosongan. Saatnya mengucapkan selamat tinggal kepada Lucernia – sang bunga kehidupan. Di kejauhan, sekelompok ternak sedang berkumpul dan memakan Lucernia yang telah kering. Sebuah rangkaian kehidupan yang baru kini siap dimulai.
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Aside from ‘the signature art’, Tatoulla created the three other derivative visual compositions: ‘tile work’, ‘surface study’, ‘reverse’.
Below are original moleskin sketches of Lucernia Life by Tatoulla.
Delightfully Yours | Mar 2011
FIMELA Magazine by Syarahmanda Sugiartoputri
A Letter from Aniza Santo
I started Tulisan, in my journey to rediscover myself. So, I feel honored when people come to share their stories on how Tulisan have helped them to to rediscover their true self. Tulisan has been a way for me to transfer my energy, and in some mysterious way, the energy reach back to me like this one from Aniza Santo.
Hi Melissa,
I stumbled into your blogsite today and I’m really inspired with your work.
In a weird way I’m also doing the same thing where I try to create illustrations to the short stories, thoughts & poems I’ve written the past 10 years.
Last November I resigned from a high stress job due to creative burn out. I wanted my soul, my creativity, my life back. For some time I’ve just been an everyday wanderer trying to figure things out or in my words: an aimless being floating amidst the clouds conversing with the sun and moon.
I literally love talking to the clouds and sky… I believe it’s my home up there.
The last 2 months I’ve been going through my writing and exploring some illustrations ideas to make a book. It’s one of those things you don’t know where it might take you but in your heart you know you have to do it. My journey is just beginning and stumbling into your work gave me a boost like an arm around your shoulder saying “It’s good, it’s possible. Do it!”
I’m inspired and grateful.
Thank you,
Niza
Melissa Interviewed by Click Society
Melissa on Happiness
“Setelah 15 tahun berkecimpung di Graphic Design dan Brand Consultancy di Amerika, aku kangen “Siapa sih diri aku sebenarnya?”. Aku senang bercerita, mengkhayal, dan menggambar…”
Tulisan at Rumah Inspirasi
Tulisan at Rumah Inspirasi: A home and dream to share.
The small presentation at Martha Stewart Living’s Rumah Inspirasi at Grand Indonesia on Saturday, Feb 5, was such a pleasant and intimate experience for Tulisan. James de Rave – founder and principal of Kedaung Ceramic was talking that day on “Table Setting ala Indonesia”. Along with Tulisan, H. E. Arlinda Frona, a ceramic painter who happened to be the ladu ambassador of portugal also came to present her hand made ceramic painting of wayang and other ornaments, labor of love as James put it.
James was trying to make a point that it was not only how you put your china and crystals with your songket on the dining table that matters. It was significant that you treat and make your guests feel warm and special when they are being hosted. He introduced Tulisan with the sweet story of when he first came to a house and served dinner of buncis, tempe, and telor ceplok – a must have for most nights according to informants. Not a fancy dinner, but the touch of warmth and simple elegance lasted with him as one of a kind.
The house he referred happened to be what Tulisan also refer to home. As Melissa grew in the home that gave so much comfort; she and her Mom, Didi wanted to make a line of product that also made women felt comfortable and wished they were 12 years old again when wearing Tulisan. Last year, it was a dream she wanted to share and indeed it was shared. Rassi, the new member of the team remarked on how she was startled with the dream and how much was put in by the team. She had only joined them for a couple of days, but the faith they had on Tulisan transmitted in such way that she could not avoid. She hoped the energy goes to every one who encountered Tulisan.
As the day was wrapped with laughter amongst tea and canapé, we hoped that the dream had been shared too between the talks. If you wish to encounter Tulisan, the ladies of the audience had agreed to stop by at Jl. Tirtayasa one of these days. You are welcomed to come and join to feel 12 years old again.
Spring Sensation | Apr 2011
Marie Claire Magazine by Arimbi Nimpuno
