Willem Gerard Hofker (1902-1981) Art deco not merely because of the

not merely because of the costly materials from which they are made

Often worn as part of ceremonial attire

Thomas Adi Sukmaji

it reveals how Asian and European artists interacted

a collector of Indonesian textiles

Willem Gerard Hofker (1902-1981) Art deco not merely because of theWillem Gerard Hofker (1902 1981) is known above all for the work he made in the Dutch East Indies. But only few people know Hofker painted a wide range of subjects: from canalside scenes to floral still lifes, from portraits to atmospheric landscapes with hidden country houses. This book showcases Hofker's work in all its breadth, attempting through quotes from letters and journals to give the reader a deeper understanding of the world as Hofker saw