He was Indonesia's foremost impressionist painter who built a private museum for his own paintings and of those of his daughter Kartika. Kasongan Southwest of Yogyakarta lies the village of Kasongan, known for its artistic pottery and earthenware. Guidance from contemporary Indonesian artists has turned Kasongan earthenware into works of art which can be bought inexpensively at art shops all over Java. The process of batik can also be seen here, both the hand drawn and hand stamped. According to Javanese mythology, the Goddess of the South Sea, Nyai Roro Kidul or Ratu Kidul, was married to Panembahan Senopati who founded the Mataram Kingdom.
Bungalows are available for rent.