Ekspresi Seni Warga Kampung Joyoraharjan

Abstract

This article is a study on the art expressions of the community living in Joyoraharjan, a village in Purwodiningratan, Jebres Surakarta. The purpose of the study is to understand their motivation in building their village through art activities and how far they manage the environment and express their art creativity in daily life. This is a descriptive qualitative study done through observation and interviews with the villagers. Based on the results, their motivation in building their village was to strengthen the collectivity in its image. The Joyoraharjan community's art expressions were realized in mural, painting, and music as in form of Gejluk Lesung. It can be seen that the role of a village as a city support connected to the traditions that were continuously redefined by the community.