Anjuk Ladang Visualization in Anjuk Ladang Kawedhar Art Works

ABSTRACT: Life is an advancing leaving the old that sometimes makes people forget the history and existence of their birthplace. The modern human mind is starting to erode curiosity and awareness about where humans come from and where they stand. Departing from this problem, this art work attempts to interprate the human way of thinking to the place of their birth. “Anjuk Ladang Kawedhar” is a collaborative art work that elevates the image of the Nganjuk area, East Java, Indonesia. This art work combines puppetry, theater, dance and regional music into one performance art frame. Based on the results of the review of this art works, there are so many things contained in it including the discovery of the philosophy value of Anjuk Ladang which means the land that is elevated, cultivated and glorified. Anjuk Ladang’s image is (1) big-spirited, (2) highly aware and (3) broad-minded. Because of the things included it made people even more proud of their birthplace.
KEYWORDS: Anjuk Ladang, Art Works, Collaboration, Philosophy, Performing Arts