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Semiotic Analysis of Artistic Expression and Social Criticism by Mural Masjo Ratna Tri Maharani; Pujiyanto Pujiyanto; Robby Hidajat
Eduvest - Journal of Universal Studies Vol. 4 No. 12 (2024): Journal Eduvest - Journal of Universal Studies
Publisher : Green Publisher Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.59188/eduvest.v4i12.33418

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Murals are often a medium for conveying people's aspirations. However, most people think that murals are just graffiti on the wall with no meaning. In this case, mural artists play a role in voicing aspirations, criticism, ideas and things that are bothering society. Because murals do not only focus on the beauty of the mural artwork, but also have meaning and messages. Masjo, as a mural artist, sees phenomena around him that he uses as topics for murals. As happened some time ago, the Covid-19 pandemic has had a real impact on society. Masjo sees this phenomenon as sad. This research uses a qualitative descriptive method, using iconography and iconology semiotics to obtain markers of meaning contained in mural images. So that this research can explain or describe Masjo's mural work in detail. The results of this research are the meaning of artistic expression and messages of social criticism in Masjo's mural entitled 'Just stay at home'. The meaning of artistic expression in mural works tells how to survive in the Covid-19 pandemic situation. The social criticism in the mural discusses the role of the government which only advises people to stay at home, while the government does not provide guarantees for people's lives
Resilience of Local Artists in the Kecak Ramayana Performance at Uluwatu, Bali as a Sacred Negotiation Amidst Tourism Commodification Robby Hidajat; Pujiyanto Pujiyanto; Surasak Jamnongsarn
Journal of Education, Humaniora and Social Sciences (JEHSS) Vol 9, No 1 (2026): Journal of Education, Humaniora and Social Sciences (JEHSS), August
Publisher : Mahesa Research Center

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.34007/jehss.v9i1.3156

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This study examines the resilience of local artists involved in the Kecak Ramayana performance at Uluwatu, Bali, particularly in negotiating sacred cultural values with the demands of tourism commodification. The study employs an interdisciplinary qualitative approach that integrates perspectives from performing arts, ethnomusicology, and visual communication design. Data were collected through direct observation of Kecak Ramayana performances, audiovisual documentation, and in-depth interviews with local artists and cultural practitioners. The analysis focused on three dimensions of performance: movement structure and dramaturgy, vocal rhythm as a spiritual element, and visual narratives and symbolism. The findings indicate that local artists are not passive recipients of tourism commodification but active cultural agents who selectively adapt performance elements while maintaining core ritual, spiritual, and philosophical values. Adjustments in performance duration, narrative presentation, staging, lighting, and visual communication are made to accommodate tourist audiences, whereas fundamental movement patterns, vocal practices, and spiritual values are retained. This process demonstrates that tourism commodification can become a space for cultural negotiation and adaptive resilience rather than necessarily resulting in cultural degradation. The study concludes that community-centered artistic production enables local artists to maintain cultural identity while simultaneously responding to economic and communicative demands within the tourism industry. Thus, the resilience of Kecak Ramayana artists is reflected in their ability to transform and contextualize traditional performance without abandoning its cultural and spiritual foundations.