Use of Drone in Indonesian Sound Art within the context of ‘Lawing’ put forward by Anugerah

Abstract

Nursalim Yadi Anugerah is an Indonesian modern contemporary artist who use drones of Kledik- an instrument from Kalimantan. Nursalim has engaged in addressing socio-environmental concerns through an interdisciplinary approach. His unique approach towards Drone and sound art makes him an appropriate choice for this research. The research gives us an insight into the thinking process of Nursalim Yadi Anugerah and understand his unique approach towards creativity in sound art. The primary objective of this research is to inquire into the intersectionality between sound art and drone sounds. The research delves into the Aesthetic and Expressive Quality of drone through Lawing, Cultural context of drone sounds of kledik, Innovation with the drone through Lawing, Intersectionality of Sound Art and Technology and Community Engagement and collaboration by Anugerah. The research methodology adopted for this study is Descriptive Qualitative Analysis, with a focus on investigating how the auditory elements of lawing can influence perspectives and experiences, employing a qualitative research approach. The result of this research is a descriptive analysis of the interviews and observation of the performance by Nursalim Yadi Anugerah. The interviews were conducted in two phases. During the first phase, questions were asked based on the observations made during the performance. During the second phase, more general questions were asked while discussing the main objectives of this research. The study of lawing serves as an example showcasing the pertinence and innovation of sound art in addressing the social and environmental issues specific to Kalimantan. The incorporation of technology in these artworks emerges as a central driver of creativity and novelty. Ambisonic sound systems and specialized microphones have been purpose-designed to craft such artworks, creating a distinctive experiential dimension for the audience. Nursalim used an air compressor for his performance, which is a¬n innovative way of approaching wind instrument like Kledik, which is an ethnic instrument from Kalimantan. Indonesian artists have been actively establishing themselves in the realm of sound art, fusing their philosophical and cultural underpinnings with contemporary technology.