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Jurnal Studi Seni Visual dan Desain: Les-Guet's
Published by Universitas Hindu Negeri I Gusti Bagus Sugriwa Denpasar
ISSN : -     EISSN : 31095569     DOI : https://doi.org/10.25078/lg.v1i1.4733
Core Subject : Humanities, Art,
Arts Humanities
Journal aim is information and ideas about research and practice in the field of fine arts and visual communication design in the world globally. Journal scope is : Fine Arts, Visual Communication Design, Virtual Reality, Audience Engagement, Cultural Representation, Graphic Design, Illustration, Brand Identity, Visual Aesthetics, User Interface Design, Advertising Media and Contemporary Design
Arjuna Subject : Seni dan Humaniora - Seni dan Humaniora (Lain-Lain)
Articles 16 Documents
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Absurdity-Identity Of Body And Culture In Contemporary Art Creation I Gede Jaya Putra; Vita Wulansari
Warna Komunikasi Vol 1 No 2 (2025): Journal of Visual Art and Design Studies: Les-Guet's
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.25078/lg.v1i2.5492

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This paper discusses the creation of a contemporary artwork entitled Skibili, which emerges from the intersection between the global absurd phenomenon “Skibidi” and Balinese cultural identity. Digital anomalies such as Skibidi are understood as forms of brainrot, internet-born cultural products that are banal, repetitive, yet viral reflecting both entertainment strategies and mass consumption patterns in contemporary society. The presence of such anomalous culture collides with Balinese cultural identity rooted in sacredness and spirituality, thereby producing a new space of negotiation for the body and culture. The creative process employs the yajna approach as a symbolic, spiritual, and aesthetic method: beginning with the exploration of absurd phenomena, paying respect to traditional values, and culminating in the realization of a visual artwork using wood, charcoal, and plywood as mediums. The visualization of a human head emerging from a toilet, juxtaposed with the text “Kau yang berkata, aku yang merasa”, is read as a metaphor of a marginalized body that nevertheless retains its agency and resistance against external power. Theoretical references include Albert Camus on absurdity as a condition of meaninglessness, Michel Foucault on the body as the locus of power and discipline, and Jean Baudrillard on simulacra and hyperreality. Through this framework, Skibili is interpreted as both social critique and cultural irony: the Balinese body and identity, situated at the crossroads of sacredness and banality, threatened by absurd globalization yet simultaneously finding ways to endure through contemporary artistic expression.
Modern Aesthetics In Balinese Sculpture: A Case Study Of Wayan Jana I Putu Sinar Wijaya; I Wayan Gede Budayana
Warna Komunikasi Vol 1 No 2 (2025): Journal of Visual Art and Design Studies: Les-Guet's
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.25078/lg.v1i2.5493

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Sculpture is one of the arts that requires special skills from a sculptor, sculptor or usually known as a sculpture craftsman. Usually makes works from rock and wood; nowadays, various materials can be used, such as temple stone or volcanic lava stone. Sculptors choose one material to be made into a statue, and it becomes a characteristic of their work. One of the young Balinese sculptors who continues to restlessly search for and find new ideas in sculpture is Wayan Jana. With aesthetic theory being the choice to dissect this sculpture, where beauty is the benchmark in examining this sculpture, starting from composition, proportion, and space, the sculpture that is used as the research material is a work with a modern style seems elastic and dynamic. The sculptures of artist I Wayan Jana have a very modern style, displaying the forms of living creatures such as humans and animals. The style displayed distorts the original form into the form of the artist's own imagination. With such compositions, the resulting sculptures are inseparable from the aesthetic values ​​​​presented in each work created. Although most of Jana's works this time talk about love, he is able to maintain the forms of his work so as not to become verbal. Jana's works that seem elastic and dynamic still provide space for the imagination of the viewer. The images that appear are very dependent on the experience and strength of the viewer's imagination.
Gadamer's Hermeneutic Analysis For Digital Illustration Barong & Rangda On Emba Jeans By Illustrator Monez Ni Nyoman Sri Witari; I Wayan Swandi; I Wayan Setem; Alit Kumala Dewi
Warna Komunikasi Vol 1 No 2 (2025): Journal of Visual Art and Design Studies: Les-Guet's
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.25078/lg.v1i2.5500

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Emba Jeans products promoted in the July 2023 season are rich in Balinese tradition, transforming the figures of Barong and Rangda as objects of creativity. The reproduction of the meaning of the text contained in the illustrations is very unique and rich with interpretations This study aims to describe relevant interpretations and understandings to explore the meaning and aesthetic value of Monez's digital illustrations that compose Barong and Rangda as the main characters on Emba Jeans products with the theme "Chatarsist,  Music Turns Tragedy into Rhapsody" using Gadamer's hermeneutic theory approach. This research is important considering that Emba uses elements of Balinese cultural symbols as a source of creativity. The research method uses a qualitative approach, which is descriptive interpretive, with the research object of the characters of Barong and Rangda in the illustrations of Emba Jeans which are analyzed with four conceptual variables according to Gadamer's hermeneutics, namely historical analysis, dialectical analysis, prejudice analysis, and linguistic analysis. The results of the interpretation of the meaning obtained from this illustration are that Barong and Rangda are considered as symbols of catharsis, which is reflected by the activities of meditating and playing musical instruments as a representation of a means of human psychological reflection that is able to change negative things into great joy and enthusiasm.
Balinese Community Perceptions of The Use of Balinese Script on Merchandise Products: An Analysis of Aesthetics, Ethics, And Cultural Desacralization
Warna Komunikasi Vol 1 No 2 (2025): Journal of Visual Art and Design Studies: Les-Guet's
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.25078/lg.v1i2.5685

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Balinese script is an intangible cultural heritage with historical, aesthetic, and spiritual value. In recent years, it has been utilized in merchandise design to strengthen Balinese cultural identity within the creative industry. However, its commercial use has sparked debates regarding ethics and public perception. This study examines public views on the use of Balinese script in merchandise design through surveys and interviews involving both younger and older generations of Balinese society. The findings show that the younger generation supports its use as a means of cultural preservation, while the older generation emphasizes ethical considerations, particularly concerning sacred characters such as Ongkara and Modre, which should not be used carelessly. The Balinese script is regarded as visually appealing but requires cultural education and respect for local norms. The study concludes that the Balinese script holds great potential in the merchandise industry if applied wisely
A Digital Comic on Lingkaran Pengider Bhuwana as the Source of Balinese Gamelan Tuning Systems I Gusti Ayu Pitriani; I Gusti Agung Ayu Alicia Pradnya Dewi; I Wayan Swandi; A.A. Gde Bagus Udayana
Warna Komunikasi Vol 1 No 2 (2025): Journal of Visual Art and Design Studies: Les-Guet's
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.25078/lg.v1i2.5691

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Lingkaran Pengider Bhuwana, as the foundational source of Balinese gamelan tunings, embodies essential philosophical values of life balance. However, this cultural concept has become increasingly marginalized among the younger generation due to limited exposure and the lack of appealing media that introduces it in contemporary contexts. Addressing this urgency, this project presents a digital comic as an accessible and engaging medium for youth. The creative process employs the Gustami method, which involves exploring cultural phenomena and references, designing narrative and visual elements, and ultimately realizing the final digital artwork. The visual style adopts a cartoon aesthetic with dominant blue and purple tones to evoke a spiritual atmosphere, supported by the use of sacred script designs inspired by Lingkaran Pengider Bhuwana. The narrative employs a spiritual fantasy genre featuring teenage characters that symbolize the two primary Balinese gamelan tunings. This work contributes to the preservation of Balinese culture by utilizing a popular digital medium to convey cultural knowledge, encouraging young audiences to understand and appreciate the philosophical significance of Lingkaran Pengider Bhuwana.
A Social Semiotic Analysis of Tri Hita Karana Representation in the Contemporary Illustrations of Ayu Pitriani Ni Putu Anggi Pramesti; Sang Made Aditya Putra; I Wayan Tenda Juniarta
Warna Komunikasi Vol 1 No 2 (2025): Journal of Visual Art and Design Studies: Les-Guet's
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.25078/lg.v1i2.5700

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Popular illustration serves as an effective medium for conveying local cultural values to younger audiences. This study aims to explain how Ayu Pitriani’s Tri Hita Karana illustration series represents the three relational pillars, including the connection between humans and the divine, the relationship among individuals, and the interaction between humans and the environment. The study also explores the ideologies embedded in the visual construction of the artworks. A qualitative and interpretative approach was applied using the social semiotic framework of Kress and van Leeuwen to analyze the visual grammar encompassing representational, interactive, and compositional meanings. This analysis was complemented by Barthes’ semiotic theory, which examines three layers of meaning: denotation, connotation, and myth. The data consist of five illustration panels analyzed through close reading. The analytical process included denotative description, visual element coding, mapping of Balinese cultural connotations, and identification of emerging myths. The findings reveal that simple visual strategies, such as the use of pastel colours, youthful characters, and vertical offering compositions, create layered meanings that connect sacredness with everyday life and harmony with conflict. The panel depicting a polluted river presents Tri Hita Karana as an ecological practice, while the land dispute scene highlights harmony as a result of social negotiation. These findings demonstrate the potential of contemporary illustration as a medium for cultural and environmental literacy and as a teaching resource in Visual Communication Design rooted in local wisdom.

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