Public Art Observation

Lecturer: Prima Dona Hapsari, S.Pd, M.Hum.

Members:
1. Evan Dani Christianata 23104700131
2. Nadia Fibriani 23104720131
3. Nazwa Nabilla 23104510131
4. Nuzulul Dian M 23104690131

MUSIC PROGRAM STUDY

PERFORMANCE ART FACULTY 2023

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 PREFACE
Praise be to God Almighty for all his grace, guidance, and gifts so that
we can complete this research well. I compiled this research to fulfill
one of the group assignments of the English language course. This
research is entitled Public Art Observation.
I would like to express my deepest gratitude to various parties who
have provided assistance in this research, especially to Lecturer Prima
Dona Hapsari who has provided invaluable guidance, direction, and
input during this research process. Without her guidance and support,
we would not have been able to complete this research.
Thank you also to the community respondents who have been willing
to participate in this research. Without their participation, this research
would not have been conducted. I realize that this research has
limitations, both in terms of methods and resources. However, I hope
that this research can be the beginning of further research that is more
in-depth and structured. Hopefully, the results of this research can
provide benefits for students.

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 TABLE OF CONTENTS

PREFACE............................................................................................................................................ii
TABLE OF CONTENTS....................................................................................................................iii
CHAPTER I.........................................................................................................................................1
A. Introduction.............................................................................................................................1
B. Methodology.............................................................................................................................1
CHAPTER II.......................................................................................................................................2
Observations........................................................................................................................................2
1. “Pesta Adu Domba” by Rie.....................................................................................................2
2. “Kehidupan Manusia Naga” by Andreas Art Team..............................................................3
3. “Ego” by Andreas Art Team...................................................................................................4
4. “Hasil Panen” by Andreas Art Team......................................................................................5
Another question to public:................................................................................................................6
CHAPTER III......................................................................................................................................7
A. Conclusion................................................................................................................................7
B. Recommendations....................................................................................................................7
Reference..............................................................................................................................................8
Appendices...........................................................................................................................................9

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 CHAPTER I
A. Introduction
In this report, I present my observations of various public art
installations in Ngaglik, Pendowoharjo, Sewon, Bantul Regency,
Special Region of Yogyakarta during 30 September 2023. Public art
plays a significant role in shaping the cultural landscape of a city and
often reflects the values, history, and creativity of community. This
report aims to provide an overview of the public art pieces I
encountered and my reflections on their impact.
This report seekd not only to intericately depict the existing artworks
but also to explore the impact that public art exerts on surrounding
environment and the communities that engage with it.
B. Methodology
I conducted this observation by visiting several public art sites across
the city. I made notes, took photographs, and engaged with the
environment to understand the context and significance of each piece.

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 CHAPTER II
Observations
1. “Pesta Adu Domba” by Rie

 Locations: Ngaglik, Pendowoharjo, Sewon, Bantul

Regency, Special Region of Yogyakarta
 Description:
The size of this mural: -+ 5x4 m
Paint used: latex paint, which has a water-based
material, the texture is thicker than oil paint.
And the painting style used is the realism style, showing a
picture that seems realistic. This color combination
produces monochromatic colors.
 Historical/Cultural Significance:
This mural tells about the feast of fighting that is
held every 5 years, describing the state of mind of the
people ahead of the general election in this country. And
hope for the future, hopefully the people can become
good-hearted mind controllers for the welfare of all
together.
 Public Opinion:
“According to one resident, this mural has a realistic
meaning to the situation of Indonesian society, but this
mural should be placed in a place that can be seen by the
government.”

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2. “Kehidupan Manusia Naga” by Andreas Art Team

 Locations: Ngaglik, Pendowoharjo, Sewon, Bantul

Regency, Special Region of Yogyakarta
 Description:
The size of this mural -+ 6x3 m
The technique used is the expressive stroke
technique, and the colors produced are very unique
with a mixture of striking colors.

 Historical/Cultural Significance:
This mural is a mural of human life with a dragon body. in
this mural, the dragon's body is symbolized as the path of
human life that is not continuously smooth, but tortuous. we
as humans must be able to live life and other activities even
though trials keep coming.

 Public Opinion:
“At first, people was confused about the meaning of the
picture, but after being explained in detail, they understood
what it meant. it turns out to have a deep meaning for their
lives.”

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3. “Ego” by Andreas Art Team

 Locations: Ngaglik, Pendowoharjo, Sewon, Bantul

Regency, Special Region of Yogyakarta
 Description:
The size of this mural: -+ 7x3 m
Paint used: Wall mix Acrilyc and Latex Cat
The combination of colors and shapes creates a work that
seems abstract but memorable and attracts the attention of
people who see it.
 Historical/Cultural Significance:
This mural is an abstract mural. in the mural, there is
a fish that symbolizes the ego, a picture of fire symbolizes
emotion. in this mural, there is a person who wants to grab
the fish, but is held back by a person with a flower head. It
means that the person is difficult to control the ego.

 Public Opinion:
“This mural is very complicated, and very difficult to
understand, the creator of this mural concept must have a
genius mind. so that a very amazing work is produced.”

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4. “Hasil Panen” by Andreas Art Team

 Locations: Ngaglik, Pendowoharjo, Sewon, Bantul

Regency, Special Region of Yogyakarta
 Description:
The size of this mural -+ 8x7 m
This mural carries the technique of lines such as shading,
and abstract lines. but with shapes that remain clear, and
detailed. using colors that are dominantly neutral.

 Historical/Cultural Significance: In this mural, there is a

picture of a puppet lifting a banana, then humans planting
fruits that will be harvested later. There is also a quote in
Javanese language "Sopo Nandur Bakal Ngunduh" which
means that whoever reaps goodness will be paid with
goodness as well.

 Public Opinion:
“This mural has an unusual concept, not like other murals
in general. This mural carries the concept between puppet
characters and farmers.”

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Another question to public:
Resource Person Answer
1. Mrs. Yoza Veronika 1. What initially caught your
attention when you saw
this public art/artwork?
Answer: “the combination of
colors and motifs is quite
interesting.”
2. Sandika Tritama 2. What message or meaning
do you perceive from this
artwork?
Answer: “about the differences
in arguments in Indonesia that
still often cause a dispute,
especially in the political field.”
3. Mrs. Susi 3. How does this artwork
relate to its surroundings?
Answer: “because in the area
there are many residents who
work as farmers.”

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 CHAPTER III
A. Conclusion
From the observations that we made, we can conclude that these
murals carry many themes of life and humanity that make us know
more about the nature of human nature that is very diverse.
B. Recommendations
The lack of community involvement has made it difficult for us
to gather information about the history of the public art. However, this
can be addressed but conducting outreach through the artistic team
responsible for the work. They can explain, in a method that is easy
for the local community to understand, that public art or murals are
not just abstract art.

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 Reference

Arafuru. (2020). Membuat Mural Dinding, 4 Teknik Mural untuk

Pemula dan Profesional. Retrieved from arafuru.com:
https://arafuru.com/lifestyle/ini-teknik-teknik-melukis-mural-di-
dinding-interior.html
SMA Negeri 1 Karangnyar. (2020). Retrieved from simpkb.id:
https://files1.simpkb.id/guruberbagi/rpp/470271-
1673080381.pdf
wisatajogja.id. (2023, January Sunday). Mural Jogja. Sewon, Bantul,
Special Region of Yogyakarta.

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Appendices