Volcanoes are often described as sources of disaster. Earthquakes, lava and eruptions are feared by humans.

However, for the people who live in the area, the mountain cannot be separated from them. It is their source of income. Fertility and materials provided by volcanoes are sources of sustenance.

This painting, which won the 2017 Merapi Art Competition award, depicts a volcano above the bed. The mountain is a sleeping friend.