Angan-Angan Harsa is a photobook by Indonesian photographer, Farid Renais Ghimas.

Angan-Angan Harsa is an energetic exploration of joy set within the landscapes of Bengkulu, a province on the southwestern coast of Sumatra Island, Indonesia. This visual narrative reflects the lives of Farid’s family, friends, and members of the local community. Meaning “Dreams of Joy” in Indonesian, the project draws upon fragments of Farid’s childhood memories and experiences in Bengkulu, manifesting them through photographs that reveal how the place looks today. Each photograph serves as a piece of Farid’s story and a tribute to the place he calls home.

Farid’s photographs are both tender and honest, as if caught in the unguarded seconds of a fleeting memory. His visual palette radiates calmness and tranquility, often characterized by soothing colors reminiscent of a peaceful late afternoon glow. He views his approach to color as an integral part of the image — a visual feeling that triggers a memory of a visceral emotion from growing up in Indonesia.

Format: 92 pages, 20 x 30 cm, softcover
Publisher: Jordan, jordan Éditions (Indonesia)
Language: English
ISBN: 9781735452180