Deconstructing Photography Through the Medium of Water (A Case Study of the Tambak Oso Community)

Abstract

Water in Tambak Oso holds a unique significance in every aspect of community life and in local folklore. This significance is evident in the professions of fishermen, pond farmers, and fishmongers all of which are tied to water-based activities as well as in the folklore of Sarip Tambak Oso, who fought against the Dutch. These two aspects serve as a reflection for developing photographic exploration by utilizing water as a medium of design. The research aims to utilize water as a medium in Tambak Oso to optimize deconstructive photography and explore artistic methods that support the creation of works. The research method applied is artistic creation based on the stages of the creative process. The scope of the research is the Tambak Oso area in Sidoarjo Regency. The research results are new two-dimensional visual works that create deconstructive photography through the use of water as a medium. This creation-based research is expected to contribute to the body of knowledge in the art of photography and its application within academic circles and the Tambak Oso area.