Innovative 3D Technique in Batik
Innovative 3D Technique in Batik
Satish Joshi has pioneered a unique technique in Batik that blends colors seamlessly, eliminating the separation lines typically visible after the waxing and dyeing process. This innovation also adds a striking three-dimensional effect to Batik, traditionally a two-dimensional art form.
One of the earliest examples of this technique can be seen in his 1987 painting of a group of dogs. Remarkably, this artwork was created before his journey to Indonesia, the homeland of Batik. His method was later recognized as novel and unprecedented by Mrs. T.T. Soerjanto, a Batik specialist at Balai Besar Kerajinan Dan Batik, Yogyakarta, Indonesia, in 1988.
The Original Batik Process
The Original Batik Process
Batik is a two-dimensional art form. Batik is a two dimensional art. This photograph extracted from one of his paintings exemplifies the same, showcasing visible separation lines between colors caused by the wax-resist dyeing process. This is originally what one can do with batik.
3D Technique vs. The Original Batik Process
3D Technique vs. The Original Batik Process
In this same painting, the horse and the lady in the artwork showcase seamless color blending, with no separation lines between shades or colors. His technique creates a striking depth effect, adding volume and a sense of perspective to Batik, which is typically a flat art form.
In contrast, the outer bands of the horse display the conventional two-dimensional Batik style, where no color blending is applied. The separation lines between the colors are clearly visible, emphasizing the distinction between the two approaches within the same artwork.
Controlled Cracks
Controlled Cracks
In addition to this, the hairs of the horse and the lady is made by controlled and forced cracking.
Bringing Depth to Batik Through 3D Technique
Bringing Depth to Batik Through 3D Technique
In this artwork, the depth achieved through the 3D technique is clearly visible. The butterflies & orchids are made with Indonesian Pekalongan style and the leaves are made by using 3-D technique developed by Satish Joshi.
Superimposition Effect in Batik
Superimposition Effect in Batik
Additionally, the overlapping wings of the butterflies and orchid create a superimposing effect, akin to double exposure photography. Just as double exposure merges two images into a single frame, the butterflies’ overlapping wings & orchid create a sense of depth and layering, a unique feature of Batik that is typically only achievable with photography or digital art. This technique adds a dynamic quality to the artwork, showcasing the innovative approach Satish Joshi has brought to traditional Batik
Exemplifying the Seamless Colour Blending & 3D Technique in Batik
Exemplifying the Seamless Colour Blending & 3D Technique in Batik
This painting by Satish Joshi is another example of his innovative 3D technique. There is a seamless blending of colors in this batik painting. The 3D effect is achieved through color blending, which is a hallmark of Satish Joshi’s innovation in Batik.
