Yogyakarta, Indonesia
Indonesian/English
A short documentary portraying the creative response of street artist to environmental issues, especially in urban spaces. The distinctive voices of artists enrich the horizon of the discourse of environmental communication. The documentary argues that collaboration among academia, artists, and the public is pivotal to encouraging people's awareness of the current environment situation.
The Director states: This film is part of my doctoral research on the practice of street art in the signification and production of space. It is pivotal as the research (visual) data to investigate the practice of street art in Yogyakarta responding to urban issues, especially environmental problems.
Making films during a pandemic situation is very challenging. The social distancing policy restricts outdoor activities and social contact. Besides, I also have to adjust the activities of street artists. We had a lot of discussions to come up with ideas that can be visualized. Making street artworks in public spaces must also involve the public in obtaining permission to use their properties, and at the same time, involve them in the process of visual art making.