Fable from Borobudur Relief: Monkey and Buffalo Drawing

This artwork is an attempt to convey moral value from Borobudur temple’s fable that lies within the relief medium, which is gradually forgotten in our digital age. It serves as a tribute to oral tradition as part of our cultural heritage. Get closer, this relief will whisper you a story: “My dear friend Buffalo, this would be a goodbye. The Ogre is going to eat me tomorrow,” said the Monkey. “Let him eat me instead. I have more meat than you,” insisted the Buffalo. They both met the Ogre. Touched by Buffalo’s kindness, the Ogre dismissed his plan to eat either of them. —Fable from Borobudur