Ayu’s
going back to North Lampung after 10 years wandering is the starting point of
this work. As a woman who was born and growing up within Lampung Pepadun
society, there are many expectations put on her, especially related to marriage
issues. Marriage for Lampung’s people is a clear reflection to represent how
woman and man are put within social construction. In their marriage mythology,
it is structured by some binary opposition for instance “Piil” (pride) and
“Liyom” (shy), “Cangget” (traditional wedding of begawi for woman) and “Igol”
(traditional wedding of begawi for man), etc. Based on Ayu’s observation, these
binaries opposition are expected to keep stability of society. Meanwhile,
practically there are found various stigma and inequality from this established
structure. Making a distance with this social construction can make Ayu has a
space to reflect herself subjectively. However, when she came closer to become
more empathy, it emerges her consciousness to be more strategic in mapping her
position and decision. She decided neither to be radically rebelling, nor
enduring so hard, but she chooses to prioritize her consciousness. Thus,
“Load?” will catch the reflection and Ayu’s consciousness through the
exploration of Sigeh Punguten dance, observation of Lampung Pepadun social
construction, and her family background.
- Choreographer and
Dancer : Ayu Permata Sari
- Dramaturg : Nia Agustina
- Videographer &
photographer : Adji Nugroho
- Crew :● Nabilla Kurnia Adzan
● Denta Pramana
● Zilhayah
● Jeni
● Suherman
Load?” – Performances
Premiered at Zürcher Theater Spektakel, 2021
[Promotional Link Of The Production – Zürcher Theater Spektakel]
Performed at Tjimur Arts Festival, 2023
[ Promotional Link Of The Production – Tjimur Arts Festival]
Posts related to the work "load?" : kompas.com (Swiss) and tempo.co
Process photos:
Photo by Adji Nugraha
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