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Articulation of Indonesian Identity in Mahabharata Epic Puppet Comics by Sundanese, Javanese, and Balinese Comic Artists I Wayan Nuriarta; I Nyoman Suarka; Ida Ayu Laksmita Sari; Suryadi
Jurnal Kajian Bali (Journal of Bali Studies) Vol. 14 No. 1 (2024): Articulating Identity
Publisher : Universitas Udayana

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24843/JKB.2024.v14.i01.p02

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This research examines Mahabharata epic puppet (wayang) comics, created by three renowned comic artists: R. A. Kosasih, Teguh Santosa, and Gun Gun, who respectively have Sundanese, Javanese, and Balinese cultural backgrounds, through the lens of Indonesian identity articulation. The comics of wayang which translates ‘puppet’, are a distinctive genre that employs panels to depict puppetry tales. While being influenced by foreign cultures such as American comic art and the Indian Mahabharata epic, these artists intentionally incorporate Indonesian elements into their works. This is evident from 1955 to the present. This research used a critical qualitative descriptive approach to investigate the articulation of the identity discourse within the cultural realm of comics. The comic works of the artists are analysed through articulation and hegemony theory. The research concludes that the artists’ works establish a cultural connection and relate cultural comic art to Indonesian readers. This not only constructs Indonesian identity but also promotes cultural diversity.
A Hermeneutical Study of Mass Media Cartoons in The Political Year of 2024 Nuriarta, I Wayan; Ari, Ida Ayu Dwita Krisna
Jurnal Desain Komunikasi Visual Nirmana Vol. 26 No. 1 (2026): JANUARY 2026
Publisher : Institute of Research and Community Outreach - Petra Christian University

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.9744/nirmana.26.1.67-76

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Mass media cartoons are works of visual communication that have the 'task' of conveying opinions or criticism of socio-political discourse with a touch of humor. This research aims to describe the visual structure of political cartoons and the role of humour in these cartoons in conveying opinions in mass media. The research design utilises a qualitative approach, with data sourced from the KOMPAS newspaper cartoons by cartoonist Thomdean, published on February 14 and April 24, 2024, and weekly cartoons from TEMPO magazine by Yuyun Nurrachman, from the issues of January 15-21 and January 22-28, 2024. Theories applied in this research include visual communication design, humour theory, and hermeneutics. The results show that the political cartoons in KOMPAS and TEMPO are conveyed through a single-panel storytelling format and utilise humour to communicate political messages. This political cartoon focuses on the general election with an explicit narrative as a representation of visual power. This humour is evident in the visual elements and the written text. The intended message becomes more acceptable to diverse audiences, including those critiqued for using this political humour.
Articulation of Indonesian Identity in Mahabharata Epic Puppet Comics by Sundanese, Javanese, and Balinese Comic Artists I Wayan Nuriarta; I Nyoman Suarka; Ida Ayu Laksmita Sari; Suryadi
Jurnal Kajian Bali (Journal of Bali Studies) Vol. 14 No. 1 (2024): Articulating Identity
Publisher : Universitas Udayana

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24843/JKB.2024.v14.i01.p02

Abstract

This research examines Mahabharata epic puppet (wayang) comics, created by three renowned comic artists: R. A. Kosasih, Teguh Santosa, and Gun Gun, who respectively have Sundanese, Javanese, and Balinese cultural backgrounds, through the lens of Indonesian identity articulation. The comics of wayang which translates ‘puppet’, are a distinctive genre that employs panels to depict puppetry tales. While being influenced by foreign cultures such as American comic art and the Indian Mahabharata epic, these artists intentionally incorporate Indonesian elements into their works. This is evident from 1955 to the present. This research used a critical qualitative descriptive approach to investigate the articulation of the identity discourse within the cultural realm of comics. The comic works of the artists are analysed through articulation and hegemony theory. The research concludes that the artists’ works establish a cultural connection and relate cultural comic art to Indonesian readers. This not only constructs Indonesian identity but also promotes cultural diversity.