Wayang Golek पोस्टर-श्रृङ्खला by Mengyao Guo is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2024 A' Design Award लौहपुरस्कारः in आलेखिका, चित्रण एवं दृश्य सम्प्रेषण अभिकल्पना Competition Category.
लौहम्आलेखिका· 2024
Wayang Golek पोस्टर-श्रृङ्खला
by Mengyao Guo
Client: Mengyao Guo
A' Design Award लौहपुरस्कारः Winner in आलेखिका Category
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About Wayang Golek पोस्टर-श्रृङ्खला
वयाङ्ग-गोलेक् इति नाम्ना प्रसिद्धस्य पारम्परिक-इन्डोनेशिया-पुत्तलिका-रङ्गमञ्चस्य आधारेण निर्मिता एका सचित्र-पोस्टर-श्रृङ्खला अस्ति। इयं श्रृङ्खला इन्डोनेशिया-कलातः गृहीतैः प्रगल्भवर्णैः, जटिलाकृतिभिः, दृढटङ्कणकला (टाइपोग्राफी) च सह पुत्तलिकाः प्रस्तौति। एतानि चित्राणि Adobe Illustrator इत्यस्मिन् सॉफ्टवेयरे सदिश-आलेखरूपेण (वेक्टर-ग्राफिक्स) निर्मितानि, यत्र जीवन्तवर्णानां कृते वर्ण-खण्डीकरणं (कलर-ब्लॉकिंग), आकृतीनां कृते च सूक्ष्म-पैटर्न-कार्यं प्रयुक्तम्। अङ्कीय-प्रारूपेण (डिजिटल-फॉर्मैट) इदं कलाकृति गुणवत्तां विना विविधपटलेषु (स्क्रीन्स्) परिमाणपरिवर्तनेन सह साझां कर्तुं शक्यते। अस्याः श्रृङ्खलायाः उद्देश्यं युवजनेषु वयाङ्ग-गोलेक्-विषये पुनः रुचिं जागरयितुम् अस्ति।
The Recognition
About the A' Design Award लौहपुरस्कारः
Wayang Golek पोस्टर-श्रृङ्खला A' Design Award लौहपुरस्कारस्य विजेता अस्ति; इदं प्रतिष्ठितं मान्यताप्रदानं तेभ्य उत्तमेभ्योऽभिकल्पेभ्यो दीयते ये सुनिर्मितेभ्यः सृष्टिभ्योऽपेक्षिताः व्यावसायिकीः औद्योगिकीश्चावश्यकताः पूरयन्ति। लौहविजेतारः स्वनिर्मातॄणां महत् कौशलम्, उच्चां विशेषज्ञताम्, विशेषज्ञोचितां बोधशक्तिं सृजनसामर्थ्यं च प्रदर्शयन्ति। Wayang Golek पोस्टर-श्रृङ्खला अत्यन्तं मूल्यवती प्रशंसिता प्रिया च सृष्टिर्व्यावहारिका नवोन्मेषयुक्ता च भविष्यतीति प्रत्याशा क्रियते। A' Design Award लौहपुरस्कारं जितवद् एतद् अभिकल्पकार्यम् उद्योगस्य श्रेष्ठतमाः पद्धतीः समन्वयति ज्ञानेन प्रतिभया च संयुक्तानि सक्षमप्राविधिकलक्षणानि च धारयति। Wayang Golek पोस्टर-श्रृङ्खला स्वसूक्ष्मसमीक्षायाः कारणाद् आद्रियते जीवनस्तरसुधारम् अर्पयितुं च निर्मितम् अस्ति, यद् विश्वम् उत्तमतरं स्थानं कर्तुं साहाय्यं करोति।
Behind the Design
Press Kit
Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.
- Unique Properties
- The "Wayang Golek" project uniquely blends traditional Wayang Golek puppets with modern design. It employs vibrant colors, intricate patterns, and robust typography, reflecting the richness of Indonesian art. The series aims to rekindle appreciation for this cultural gem, especially among younger audiences, offering an innovative, contemporary approach to preserving and promoting traditional art forms.
- Dimensions & Packaging
- As digital creations, the "Wayang Golek" series offers scale, color adjustments, and design modification flexibility. Using Adobe Illustrator, a vector-based program, ensures high-resolution output for any size without losing quality. The color mode used was RGB. It can be easily converted to other color modes for digital screen displays. The files were saved in .ai format for easy editing and exported in .pdf and .jpeg formats for universal accessibility.
- Tags
- Wayang Golek, Cultural Communication, Graphic Poster, West Java, Adobe Illustrator
- Production Technology
- The "Wayang Golek" project utilized Adobe Illustrator for precision and control in crafting vector graphics, including color blocking to capture vibrant hues and detailed pattern design for intricate motifs. The strong typographical elements were carefully chosen. The design process was iterative, involving several rounds of feedback and refinement to preserve the puppet's unique attributes while encapsulating the cultural richness of traditional Indonesian art.
- Design Challenge
- The most challenging part of the "Wayang Golek" project was merging traditional Indonesian art with contemporary graphic design while maintaining cultural integrity. Balancing the historical and social perspectives of Wayang Golek with modern aesthetics required careful research and thoughtful design choices. Externally, ensuring the designs could be produced in various formats without losing quality was a technological challenge. However, using Adobe Illustrator allowed this versatility, providing the designs maintained their vibrancy and detail across platforms.
- Research
- Cultural and design research was conducted for the "Wayang Golek" series. The objective was to understand Wayang Golek's historical and cultural significance and how to translate these elements into modern graphic design. The methodology involved a literature review, a visual analysis of traditional Indonesian art, and a study of Wayang Golek's performances. Adobe Illustrator was the primary tool used for design creation. The designs were shared with a test audience, which included young Indonesian and international viewers, to gauge response. The positive feedback affirmed the project's success in making Wayang Golek more relatable to a modern audience. This approach could inspire similar projects, bridging the gap between traditional art forms and contemporary design.
- Inspiration
- The "Wayang Golek" project finds its inspiration in the historic art of Wayang Golek, a traditional Indonesian puppet theater. The project draws from the vibrancy and intricacy of Indonesian art, reflected in the designs' bold colors, complex patterns, and robust typography. It's driven by the mission to revive appreciation for this cultural gem among younger generations.
- Project Duration
- The project started and finished in the summer of 2022 and was exhibited in 2022 West Java.
- Operation Flow
- The "Wayang Golek" series, as digital artwork, is interacted with primarily visually. Viewers can explore the vibrant color palette, intricate patterns, and strong typography that echo traditional Indonesian art. While rooted in tradition, the designs are presented in a contemporary style, making them relatable to a modern audience. This fusion of old and new enhances viewer engagement, fostering an appreciation for Wayang Golek. The digital format also ensures easy sharing and display across various platforms and devices, improving accessibility and interaction.
- Image Credits
- Image #1: Creator (Designer and Illustrator), Mengyao Guo, Wayang Golek, 2022.
Image #2: Creator (Designer and Illustrator), Mengyao Guo, Wayang Golek, 2022.
Image #3: Creator (Designer and Illustrator), Mengyao Guo, Wayang Golek, 2022.
Image #4: Creator (Designer and Illustrator), Mengyao Guo, Wayang Golek, 2022.
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