Photo: Costumes worn by (from left to right) characters Galuh, Prabu, and Putri in the Bhakti Widya Kahuripan Performance “Cupak Gerantang Anglanglang Dharma” at Jaba Pura Pasar Agung, Batur Village, Kintamani District, Bangli Regency, Sunday, (3/3).
The remarkable work of faculty members of the Fashion Design Study Program, Faculty of Fine Arts and Design, Indonesian Institute of the Arts (ISI) Denpasar-Bali added beauty to the Bhakti Widya Kahuripan Performance “Cupak Gerantang Anglanglang Dharma” at Pura Pasar Agung, Batur Village, Kintamani District, Bangli Regency, on Sunday, March 3, 2024.
Photo: Costume worn by the character Gerantang in the Bhakti Widya Kahuripan Performance “Cupak Gerantang Anglanglang Dharma” at Jaba Pura Pasar Agung, Batur Village, Kintamani District, Bangli Regency, Sunday, (3/3).
All costumes worn by characters in the dance drama “Cupak Gerantang Anglanglang Dharma” are the work of one of the faculty members of the Fashion Design Study Program at ISI Denpasar, Dr. A.A.Ngr.Anom Mayun K.Tenaya, M.Si. The costumes, consisting of clothing and gelungan headpieces, were specially designed for the 11 characters of the dance drama. The characters include Cupak, Gerantang, Prabu, Putri, Galuh, Banasati, Tuadaya, Penasar, Wijil, Pan Bekung, and Men Bekung.
Dr. A.A.Ngr.Anom Mayun K.Tenaya, M.Si., explained that the costume making process began in January 2024 and was completed by the end of February 2024. These costumes are not only his own work but also involve collaboration with faculty members of the Visual Communication Design Study Program, namely Cokorda Alit Artawan, S.Sn., M.Sn. The collaboration between these two study programs has produced stunning costumes that enrich the visual aspect of the dance drama performance.
Dr. A.A.Ngr.Anom Mayun K.Tenaya, M.Si., explained that they started by conducting in-depth research on the characters and backgrounds of each character in the dance drama. After that, they designed costume concepts that reinforce the identity and personality of each character.
Next, the design team selected materials that matched the desired theme and aesthetics. They considered factors such as comfort for the dancers, durability, and the ability to express body movements freely.
Photo: Costumes worn by the characters Penasar and Wijil in the Bhakti Widya Kahuripan Performance “Cupak Gerantang Anglanglang Dharma” at Jaba Pura Pasar Agung, Batur Village, Kintamani District, Bangli Regency, Sunday, (3/3).
Once the design and materials were decided, the manufacturing process began meticulously. From fabric cutting, hand stitching, to small details such as embellishments and accessories, everything was done with dedication. Collaboration between faculty members of the Fashion Design and Visual Communication Design Programs ensures that each costume not only reflects visual beauty but also conveys a strong narrative.
“The creative process of making costumes for ‘Cupak Gerantang Anglanglang Dharma’ has been an inspiring journey for us. We strive to create costumes that not only enhance visual appearance but also depict the character and profound meaning of each character in the dance drama,” said the faculty member born on March 1, 1968. (ISIDps/Humas-RT)
Foto: Kostum yang dikenakan oleh (kiri ke kanan) tokoh Galuh, Prabu, dan Putri dalam Pergelaran Bhakti Widya Kahuripan “Cupak Gerantang Anglanglang Dharma” di Jaba Pura Pasar Agung, Desa Batur, Kecamatan Kintamani, Kabupaten Bangli, Minggu, (3/3).
Karya dosen Program Studi Desain Mode, Fakultas Seni Rupa dan Desain, Institut Seni Indonesia (ISI) Denpasar-Bali menambah keindahan Pergelaran Bhakti Widya Kahuripan “Cupak Gerantang Anglanglang Dharma” di Jaba Pura Pasar Agung, Desa Batur, Kecamatan Kintamani, Kabupaten Bangli, Minggu, 3 Maret 2024.
Foto: Kostum yang dikenakan oleh tokoh Gerantang dalam Pergelaran Bhakti Widya Kahuripan “Cupak Gerantang Anglanglang Dharma” di Jaba Pura Pasar Agung, Desa Batur, Kecamatan Kintamani, Kabupaten Bangli, Minggu, (3/3).
Kostum yang dipakai oleh tokoh-tokoh dalam sendratari “Cupak Gerantang Anglanglang Dharma” merupakan hasil karya salah satu dosen Prodi Desain Mode ISI Denpasar, yakni Dr. A.A.Ngr.Anom Mayun K.Tenaya, M.Si. Kostum berupa busana dan gelungan (mahkota) dirancang khusus untuk 11 tokoh drama tari tersebut. Tokoh dimaksud, yakni Cupak, Gerantang, Prabu, Putri, Galuh, Banasati, Tuadaya, Penasar, Wijil, Pan Bekung, dan Men Bekung.
Dr. A.A.Ngr.Anom Mayun K.Tenaya, M.Si. menuturkan pembuatan kostum telah digarap sejak bulan Januari 2024 dan rampung akhir Februari 2024. Kostum-kostum ini tidak hanya hasil karyanya sendiri, tetapi juga berkerja sama dengan dosen Prodi Desain Komunikasi Visual, Cokorda Alit Artawan, S.Sn., M.Sn.
Dr. A.A.Ngr.Anom Mayun K.Tenaya, M.Si., menjelaskan bahwa mereka memulai dengan melakukan riset tentang karakter setiap tokoh dalam sendratari tersebut. Lanjut, mereka merancang konsep-konsep kostum yang memperkuat identitas dan kepribadian masing-masing tokoh. Bahan-bahan dipilih sesuai dengan tema dan estetika yang diinginkan. Mereka mempertimbangkan faktor-faktor seperti kenyamanan bagi para penari, daya tahan, dan kemampuan untuk mengekspresikan gerakan tubuh dengan leluasa.
Foto: Kostum yang dikenakan oleh tokoh Penasar dan Wijil dalam Pergelaran Bhakti Widya Kahuripan “Cupak Gerantang Anglanglang Dharma” di Jaba Pura Pasar Agung, Desa Batur, Kecamatan Kintamani, Kabupaten Bangli, Minggu, (3/3).
Setelah desain dan bahan diputuskan, proses pembuatan dimulai dengan teliti. Mulai dari pemotongan bahan, jahitan tangan, hingga detail-detail kecil seperti hiasan dan aksesoris, semuanya dikerjakan dengan penuh dedikasi. Kolaborasi antara dosen Prodi Desain Mode dan Desain Komunikasi Visual memastikan bahwa setiap kostum tidak hanya mencerminkan keindahan visual, tetapi juga menyampaikan narasi yang kuat.
“Proses kreatif pembuatan kostum untuk ‘Cupak Gerantang Anglanglang Dharma’ telah menjadi perjalanan yang penuh inspirasi bagi kami. Kami berusaha menciptakan kostum yang tidak hanya memperindah penampilan visual, tetapi juga menggambarkan karakter dan makna mendalam dari setiap tokoh dalam sendratari tersebut,” ujar dosen kelahiran 1 Maret 1968 ini. (ISIDps/Humas-RT)
Photo: The gamelan players from the Karawitan Study Program of ISI Denpasar in the Performance of Bhakti Widya Kahuripan at Pura Pasar Agung, Batur Village, Kintamani District, Bangli Regency, Sunday (3/3).
Indonesian Institute of the Arts (ISI) Denpasar-Bali held the Bhakti Widya Kahuripan “Cupak Gerantang Anglanglang Dharma” at Pura Pasar Agung, Batur Village, Kintamani District, Bangli Regency, Sunday, March 3, 2024, evening.
The composition of the Karawitan Study Program, Faculty of Performing Arts, ISI Denpasar, became the main accompaniment in the dance drama “Cupak Gerantang Anglanglang Dharma”. Not only that, the Balinese gamelan also complemented the performance by accompanying the Kakuwung War Dance and Rejang Sadhyang Ulu Rani, and presenting Tabuh Kebyar Dang Citta Utsawa and Tabuh Gambang Suling as the opening acts.
This monumental and harmonious traditional Balinese music piece was composed by three prominent lecturers from the Faculty of Performing Arts, ISI Denpasar, namely Dean Dr. I Ketut Garwa, Coordinator of the Karawitan Arts Study Program I Nyoman Kariasa, M.Sn., and Head of the Performing Arts Education Study Program Laboratory, I Wayan Diana, S.Sn., M.Sn.
Photo: The gamelan players from the Karawitan Study Program of ISI Denpasar in the Performance of Bhakti Widya Kahuripan at Pura Pasar Agung, Batur Village, Kintamani District, Bangli Regency, Sunday (3/3).
According to the Coordinator of the Karawitan Arts Study Program I Nyoman Kariasa, M.Sn., the composition of the percussion for the Bhakti Widya Kahuripan performance has been prepared and practiced with students for 2 months, starting from January 2024. A total of 24 percussionists contributed to perfecting this work. They consisted of 4 lecturers, 3 educational staff, and 17 students of the Karawitan Arts Study Program.
“This composition is a form of realization of the learning outcomes that students of Karawitan Study Program have obtained and demonstrates their dedication to the rich values and beauty of traditional Balinese art,” he said.
Nyoman Kariasa hopes that this performance will not only enrich the local community’s artistic insight but also serve as tangible evidence of the sustainability of Bali’s cultural heritage that needs to be preserved and appreciated by younger generations. “With the spirit of Bhakti Widya Kahuripan, ISI Denpasar continues to play an active role in preserving and developing traditional arts as an integral part of Indonesia’s cultural identity,” he said. (ISIDps/Humas-RT)
Foto: Para penabuh dari Prodi Seni Karawitan ISI Denpasar dalam Pergelaran Bhakti Widya Kahuripan di Pura Pasar Agung, Desa Batur, Kecamatan Kintamani, Kabupaten Bangli, Minggu (3/3).
Institut Seni Indonesia (ISI) Denpasar-Bali menggelar Bhakti Widya Kahuripan “Cupak Gerantang Anglanglang Dharma” di Jaba Pura Pasar Agung, Desa Batur, Kecamatan Kintamani, Kabupaten Bangli, Minggu, 3 Maret 2024, malam.
Karya tabuh garapan Program Studi Seni Karawitan, Fakultas Seni Pertunjukan, ISI Denpasar menjadi pengiring utama dalam sendratari “Cupak Gerantang Anglanglang Dharma”. Tidak hanya itu, penabuh juga melengkapi pertunjukan dengan mengiringi Tari Baris Kakuwung dan Rejang Sadhyang Ulu Rani, serta menyuguhkan Tabuh Kebyar Dang Citta Utsawa dan Tabuh Gambang Suling sebagai pembuka acara.
Karya musik tradisional Bali yang monumental nan harmonis ini disusun oleh tiga dosen terkemuka dari Fakultas Seni Pertunjukan ISI Denpasar, yaitu Dekan Dr. I Ketut Garwa, Koordinator Program Studi (Prodi) Seni Karawitan I Nyoman Kariasa, M.Sn., dan Kepala Laboratorium Prodi Pendidikan Seni Pertunjukan, I Wayan Diana, S.Sn., M.Sn.
Foto: Para penabuh dari Prodi Seni Karawitan ISI Denpasar dalam Pergelaran Bhakti Widya Kahuripan di Pura Pasar Agung, Desa Batur, Kecamatan Kintamani, Kabupaten Bangli, Minggu (3/3).
Menurut Koordinator Prodi Seni Karawitan I Nyoman Kariasa, M.Sn., garapan tabuh untuk pergelaran Bhakti Widya Kahuripan telah dipersipakan dan dilatih bersama mahasiswa selama 2 bulan, dimulai sejak Januari 2024. Sebanyak 24 penabuh turut berkontribusi dalam menyempurnakan karya ini. Mereka terdiri dari 4 dosen, 3 tenaga kependidikan, dan 17 mahasiswa Prodi Seni Karawitan.
“Garapan ini sebagai bentuk aktualiasai hasil pembelajaran yang telah diperoleh mahasiswa Prodi Seni Karawitan serta menunjukkan dedikasi mereka terhadap seni tradisional Bali yang kaya akan nilai dan keindahan” ujarnya.
Nyoman Kariasa berharap pergelaran ini tidak hanya memperkaya wawasan seni masyarakat lokal, tetapi juga menjadi bukti nyata akan keberlanjutan warisan budaya Bali yang perlu dilestarikan dan diapresiasi oleh generasi muda. “Dengan semangat Bhakti Widya Kahuripan, ISI Denpasar terus berperan aktif dalam memelihara dan mengembangkan seni tradisional sebagai bagian tak terpisahkan dari identitas budaya Indonesia” tuturnya. (ISIDps/Humas-RT)
Photo: The gamelan players from the Karawitan Study Program of ISI Denpasar in the Performance of Bhakti Widya Kahuripan at Pura Pasar Agung, Batur Village, Kintamani District, Bangli Regency, Sunday (3/3).
Photo: The gamelan players from the Karawitan Study Program of ISI Denpasar in the Performance of Bhakti Widya Kahuripan at Pura Pasar Agung, Batur Village, Kintamani District, Bangli Regency, Sunday (3/3).
According to the Coordinator of the Karawitan Arts Study Program I Nyoman Kariasa, M.Sn., the composition of the percussion for the Bhakti Widya Kahuripan performance has been prepared and practiced with students for 2 months, starting from January 2024. A total of 24 percussionists contributed to perfecting this work. They consisted of 4 lecturers, 3 educational staff, and 17 students of the Karawitan Arts Study Program.
“This composition is a form of realization of the learning outcomes that students of Karawitan Study Program have obtained and demonstrates their dedication to the rich values and beauty of traditional Balinese art,” he said.
Nyoman Kariasa hopes that this performance will not only enrich the local community’s artistic insight but also serve as tangible evidence of the sustainability of Bali’s cultural heritage that needs to be preserved and appreciated by younger generations. “With the spirit of Bhakti Widya Kahuripan, ISI Denpasar continues to play an active role in preserving and developing traditional arts as an integral part of Indonesia’s cultural identity,” he said. (ISIDps/Humas-RT)
Photo: Bhakti Widya Kahuripan Performance “Cupak Gerantang Anglanglang Dharma” at Pura Pasar Agung Gunung Batur, Kintamani, Sunday (3/3)
The Indonesian Institute of the Arts (ISI) Denpasar-Bali presented an ecological performance titled “Cupak Gerantang Anglanglang Dharma” at Jaba Pura Pasar Agung, Batur Village, Kintamani Subdistrict, Bangli Regency, on Sunday, March 3, 2024, in the evening. This dance drama performance, which was part of the 2024 Bhakti Widya Kahuripan Program, was presented collaboratively by 100 lecturers, educational staff, and students of ISI Denpasar with the support of the Batur community.
ISI Denpasar Rector, Prof. Dr. I Wayan ‘Kun’ Adnyana, stated that the performance of “Cupak Gerantang Anglanglang Dharma” was an actualization of the learning process for ISI Denpasar students. The play, which had been rehearsed for two months, involved director I Kadek Widnyana, M.Sn., choreographer I Gede Oka Surya Negara, M.Sn., with compositions by Dr. Ketut Garwa and I Nyoman Kariasa, M.Sn. In their performance, the characters wore new designs of headpieces and costumes by A.A.Ngr.Anom Mayun K.Tenaya, M.Si, and Cokorda Alit Artawan, S.Sn., M.Sn.
Photo: Bhakti Widya Kahuripan Performance “Cupak Gerantang Anglanglang Dharma” at Pura Pasar Agung Gunung Batur, Kintamani, Sunday (3/3)
On the morning before the art performance, ISI Denpasar conducted the Mulang Pakelem ceremony at three points, namely at the peaks of Kanginan and Kauhan Mount Batur, and at Lake Batur. Pakelem, in the form of black chickens and ducks, was offered with the intention of requesting and maintaining the harmony of the universe.
“During those three days (March 2-4, 2024), we conducted a journey akin to yatra, entered sacred ceremonial spaces, then practiced for a long time to strengthen the ecological performance of Cupak Gerantang Anglanglang Dharma with new costumes and headpieces premiered that night,” said the Professor of Art History.
Photo: Bhakti Widya Kahuripan Performance “Cupak Gerantang Anglanglang Dharma” at Pura Pasar Agung Gunung Batur, Kintamani, Sunday (3/3)
Prof. Kun Adnyana revealed that the essence of this activity was to bring the academic community, especially students, closer to experiences related to the sacredness of Balinese culture. “Considering creative higher education institutions like ISI Denpasar, we greatly needed spaces for spiritual enrichment, feelings, and empathy towards the vortex of civilization and the noble culture of Bali. Only then could we strengthen and actualize our spiritual sense,” he added.
Aside from the Cupak Gerantang dance drama, ISI Denpasar also presented Tabuh Kebyar Dang Citta Utsawa, Tari Baris Kakuwung and Rejang Sadhyang Ulu Ranu, as well as Tabuh Gambang Suling as the opening.
Photo: Bhakti Widya Kahuripan Performance “Cupak Gerantang Anglanglang Dharma” at Pura Pasar Agung Gunung Batur, Kintamani, Sunday (3/3)
Cupak Gerantang Anglanglang Dharma told the story of two siblings, Cupak and Grantang, who had completely different characteristics. Cupak reflected all the bad qualities of humans, he was greedy, envious, and often betrayed. Meanwhile, Grantang, the younger brother, had good manners and polite speech.
One day, they participated in a contest to rescue the Princess of the Kediri Kingdom who was kidnapped by the Giant Benaru. Grantang managed to defeat the Giant Benaru. However, through deceit, Cupak harmed and tricked Grantang and brought the Princess to the palace, claiming to have rescued her.
Photo: Gamelan Playes in Bhakti Widya Kahuripan Performance “Cupak Gerantang Anglanglang Dharma” at Pura Pasar Agung Gunung Batur, Kintamani, Sunday (3/3)
The King then crowned Cupak as the new king as a reward for bringing his daughter back to the palace safely. Cupak celebrated his coronation by devouring food greedily without etiquette.
Unexpectedly, Grantang, who was thought to be dead, came to the palace to confront Cupak. Cupak, who possessed the power of Brahma Kundawijaya by the blessing of Lord Brahma, transformed into Rangda. Meanwhile, Grantang, who received the blessing of Lord Iswara, transformed into Barong Swari.
The performance of “Cupak Gerantang Anglanglang Dharma” captivated the audience, mostly the Batur community, with its strong narrative, innovative artistic composition, environmentally-based choreography, accompanied by melodic gamelan compositions, and supported by performance props combined with exquisite lighting.
Photo: Bhakti Widya Kahuripan Performance Team “Cupak Gerantang Anglanglang Dharma” at Pura Pasar Agung Gunung Batur, Kintamani, Sunday (3/3)
Jero Penyarikan Duwuran Batur, who also witnessed the performance, expressed joy at the selection of Batur as the venue for this sacred art presentation, especially Pura Pasar Agung, believed to be the meeting place of Purusa and Pradana. Over the past two years, ISI Denpasar had staged ecological art performances in the Batur area, namely Nuwur Kukuwung Ranu in 2022 and Batur Ulu Pasuwakan in 2023 at Pura Segara Danu Batur.
“The ecological performances by ISI Denpasar have proven to inspire at least the people I know. Activities through artistic spaces allow the principles and philosophy of Batur’s local wisdom to be understood. Hopefully, this movement can continue to flow and become a pattern for enlightenment spaces in the future for better devotion, understanding, and reverence,” he said.
Jero Penyarikan Duwuran extended congratulations and expressed gratitude to the entire academic community of ISI Denpasar for the performance of “Cupak Gerantang Anglanglang Dharma” and hoped that the cooperation between ISI Denpasar and the Batur Village would continue. “Thank you for choosing Batur as a space for artistic elaboration, and may what has been built be continually nurtured so that from its source, it can provide a flow of wisdom for the Balinese community,” said the alumnus of Ancient Javanese Literature at Udayana University (ISIDps/Humas-RT).”
