This book is a story that tells about the natural phenomenon in Indonesia, namely the pure life that could not be separated from the natural law of cycles.
Merapi is one of the most active mountain in the world. Magma eruption, ashes rain, & volcanic ashes as known as “wedhus gembel”, are some of the entrails of volcanic material that is in the Merapi.
Merapi is a story that shows things in the world about the balance of nature. Among others are the livelihoods of citizens who became the source of life and the surrounding slopes of Merapi.
Positivity (+) and negativity (-) are always in the story of human life as an equilibrium value. Besides the fertile land of plenty would be overwhelming, there are also stories of death.
Through the book ”Merapi: Keseimbangan Hidup & Mati” (which means ”Merapi: Balance of Life & Death”), the tragedy of Merapi disaster in 2010 to post-eruption was perpetuated through the medium of photographic-journalism.
Inside the book









Thank you to all who have helped complete this project, especially Aliev Rizky, Juli Nugroho, Dwi Oblo, & Hermanus Prihatna.
PS: 90% photos belong to ANTARAFOTO — The Indonesian Press Photo Agency
“After years of broken hearted and broken promises, now we know where to put our heart through”
Necklaces & Rings: the project MADNESS
Directed & Filmed By: Aldeo Plato, Kenzo Yusiantoro
Editing & Motion Graphics By: aldeoplato.com
Original Score By: Harriz Jati & Pratomo of Folkaholic
Talent: Estelle Ruth Dianti
check out the entire collection at:
theprojectmadness.com/