The Performing Arts and Visual Studies Master Program held the “Gladhi Nalar” event in Bali from Wednesday (12/7) to Friday (14/7). This event was attended by master program students, lecturers, admins, and various other supporting components. The holding of “Gladhi Nalar” was held in the context of conducting a field study regarding the existence of art in Bali pragmatically or academically.
Pragmatically, “Gladhi Nalar” was organized with visits to various places related to performing arts and fine arts. On the first day, PSPSR UGM made a visit to the village of Padangtegal, Ubud, to provide information about the existence of Padangtegal village, which is one of the pioneer art embryos in Bali. Afterwards, the participants appreciated the Pesta Kesenian Bali 2023 event which was held at the Denpasar Art Center. The students witnessed the Parade (Utsawa) Gong Kebyar Legendaris performance by Sekehe Gong Tedung Agung Puri Saren Agung Ubud (Gianyar) and Sekehe Gong Banda Sawitra, Kedis Village (Buleleng) on the Ardha Candra stage. In addition, the participants could also watch the exhibition in the Ksirarnawa building. On the second day, the participants made a visit to the creative space Suklu owned by artist Wayan Sujana in Klungkung regency. The participants were invited to convey their ideas through painting using novels as media.
Academically, Gladhi Nalar was held on the second day at the Citta Kalangen Building at the Indonesian Art Institute, Denpasar. Performing Arts and Visual Arts Studies in collaboration with the Master of Design Study Program held a mini seminar attended by student representatives from PSPSR UGM and ISI Denpasar. The mini seminar was hosted by Augustine Paulus Umbu Tali, M.A. with presenters of 4 students: Iqlima Sari Puspita, S.Sn., Ramdani Rachmat, S.Sn., I Putu Putra Suryadana, S.Sn., and one student. The mini seminar was held with the signing of the Implementation Agreement (IA) from the ISI Denpasar master study program to the Performing Arts and Visual Arts Studies Master Program UGM.
