Abstract
<p>Ogoh-ogoh as an artwork and at the same time is a cultural phenomenon in the social life of the Balinese community besides being filled with symbolic values, also giving freedom of expression. Not only does it elevate mythological tales, but it also raises actual everyday themes that are used as autocritical expressions of social phenomena.</p><p>Ogoh-ogoh in performance art is a spectacle of a combination of works of art, art, and mechanical technology. It is a creative effort of young artists to innovate. Ogoh-ogoh is seen as a central figure, even appointed as the theme of the artwork. The dancers play certain characters according to the characterization in the story, the results are displayed in the form of dance fragment.</p><p>Animatronic adopted and combined with performance art is a form of the latest developments in performing arts in Bali. It becomes a challenge, because the technology continues to grow. Aesthetic sensitivity is needed, namely the synergy between dance, music, fine art, and mechanical technology, involving skilled and qualified personnel in their respective fields.</p>
Highlights
Nyepi day that falls every year is very unique
Ogoh-ogoh in performance art is a spectacle of a combination of works of art, art, and mechanical technology
It is a creative effort of young artists to innovate
Summary
Nyepi day that falls every year is very unique. many say it is more unique than other religious celebrations in Bali. There are two prominent themes related to the activities of making Ogoh-ogoh (Astita, 2005: 6) It is an expression of the religious thinking of the Balinese people in respect of space and time that is manifested through the natural cycles and daily cycles of human life. The second theme is related to the creative process which results from the existence of space and time This creative process finds its momentum in the yearly celebration of the Çaka year as a yearly cycle that is celebrated by Hindus in Bali as Nyepi Day. After successfully realized, the Ogoh-ogoh are enjoyed, observed and admired by various interpretations in accordance with the subjectivity of the audience. It is not expected because Ogoh-ogoh caused a stir and tension between members of the community
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