The loss of work because it was exposed to PHK is not the end of life, even became the beginning of a new life, most not that was felt by Idris (34) sosok ‘human statue’ which represented the hero figure of Bung Tomo, who was a day of mangkal in the museum Fatahillah Jakarta to look for the spirit.
Initially, in the midst of despair after receiving a termination of work relations, Idris seeks to work as a five-foot trader in the Fatahilah Jakarta museum area but it turns out that many traders are experiencing their trades in that place. In the confusion of He sits awaited look at the old cannon that stands firmly in front of the museum and finally emerges inspiration to become the man’s statue of fighters in the old city area.
Profesi as a man statue was laid out since 2012, initially many people were struggling but undisputed. Thanks to the unfamiliar struggle, now has denied the appreciation of the visitors of the old city, more who want a photo together while adding income, and more than that Idris feel proud because it managed to display the hero figure of Bung Tomo to be recognized to the crowd.
By following the profession, Idris every day is biased to earn at least Rp. 130 thousand to finance the wife and child as well as to finance his sister school. Idris has proved that although in PHK does not stop his life, with creativity and hard work she managed to start new life even better than before.
Text & Photo : Solar Muhammad Gempur
