Postzegel Republik Indonesia 1949

These stamps, printed in Vienna for the Republik Indonesia, feel like a collection of tiny paintings, each one a world of its own. The ink is laid down in flat, even layers, no visible brushstrokes here, just clean shapes and lines. It's the kind of image-making that embraces precision. I'm drawn to the stamp with the water buffalo, that's labeled with the number 10. The way it's rendered with such simple lines but manages to convey weight and movement feels like a metaphor for the whole set. Look how the creature strides confidently forward, a miniature monument to Indonesian independence. These stamps remind me of Corita Kent and her screen prints, both capturing a spirit of optimism. Art isn't about answers, it's about the questions we ask and the connections we make along the way.