Capture : Jurnal Seni Media Rekam
Vol. 13 No. 2 (2022)

THE BAHU LAWEYAN LEGEND IN PHOTOGRAPHIC WORK

Putra, Rahdan Hutama (Unknown)
Handriyotopo, Handriyotopo (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
14 Jun 2022

Abstract

There is a legend of Bahu Laweyan in Surakarta, which is also found in the 19th-century Serat Witaradya by R.N. Ronggowarsito. Bahu Laweyan is a cursed woman; if she marries, her husband will die mystically soon, and the curse will not be lifted until she has been married seven times. The legend of Bahu Laweyan is a concept of folklore re-actualization to be visualized through a Romanticism-influenced photographic medium. The creative process involves three stages: experimentation, reflection, and formation. The photographic visualization of Bahu Laweyan’s stature or characteristics illustrates a charismatic, charming, extremely elegant, beautiful woman, who has a bright face but also dark shadows and lethal powers. This Romanticism-styled photograph synthesizes folklore values (legend) and modern technology (photography).

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Journal Info

Abbrev

capture

Publisher

Subject

Arts Humanities

Description

The main focus of the journal will be to promote a global discussion forum and an interdisciplinary exchange among scholars exploring the topic of TV program, film or cinematography, animation, and photography from different perspectives. ...