Embodiment of Parental Love Through the Medium of Wooden Matches in Expression Photography

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ID22210752
AuthorsIchsan Saputra (Institut Seni Indonesia Padangpanjang), Sulaiman Juned (Institut Seni Indonesia Padangpanjang), Sahrul Nazar (Institut Seni Indonesia Padangpanjang)
Year2024
Volume8
Issue1
Pages98-107
Publication date2024-06-30
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueGondang Jurnal Seni dan Budaya (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 2599-0543 • E-ISSN: 2599-0594
PublisherState University of Medan (PUBLISHER • ID)
DOI10.24114/gondang.v8i1.57338
OpenAlexW4400170447
LanguageEN
Citations received1
References cited5

This photographic work raises the theme of parental love through the medium of wooden matches in expression photography. This work focuses on life experiences, the daily activities of the creator while he was born and grew up full of love from his parents in Aceh. The theory of ideas that the creator uses in creating this work of Expression photography is in the form of Expression Photography, Composition, Semiotics and Lighting. This creation method also involves experimentation. The creative concepts and ideas displayed in this photo work are a reflection of the creator's daily life. The main object in making this work is a miniature person created from wooden matches. This work is inspired by the author's life story of the sincere love of his parents, as well as daily life activities that the author has experienced and felt. Rooted in a deep narrative of parental love, the project captures the essence of familial warmth and affection, depicting miniature wooden matchsticks involved in everyday activities as symbolic representations of the human experience. Each photo encapsulates a narrative of parental love and familial bonds, visually depicting moments of tenderness, joy and nurturing care. In "In Mother's Lap", "Happiness", "Dodaidi Swing", "Adab", and "Guardian", the creator visualizes the multifaceted nature of parental love, from caring for babies to guiding adolescence. These photos are a touching reminder of the eternal bond between parents and children, illustrating the profound impact that love and care can have on a child's development and well-being. Ultimately, through a blend of artistic expression and qualitative inquiry, the project œParental Love through the Medium of Wooden Matching in Expressive Photography transcends the realm of conventional photography, offering viewers a glimpse into the depth and richness of human relationships and experiences

Aesthetics · Affection · Art · Happiness · Literature · Narrative · Photography · Sociology · Visual arts · Comics and Graphic Narratives · Computer Science · Cultural and Artistic Studies · Digital Storytelling and Education · Psychology · Social Psychology

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