Ari Kurniawan, the Chairman of the Dig More Exhibition committee, stated that the exhibition is a place to express for him and for his fellows, who expressed themselves through photography. He explained that Dig More means exploring deeper.

“This exhibition is a place to express, explore self potentials in photography, and a place to apply the course materials in Basic Photography because something that (we) studied deeper and seriously will create a greater impression. The more you dig, the more you great,” he said.

Their photography works are the form of implementation of knowledge they learned in Basic Photography class taught by Dyah Yuni K, S.Sn., M.Sn. Dyah stated that this exhibition is an output of her course and a place for students to explore their ability and potential in the photography field. She also appreciated students’ initiatives to hold Dig More Exhibition.

“This exhibition is a form of their responsibility as academic artists to the public. Hopefully, this kind of exhibition could continue, although amid the pandemic situation,” Dyah stated.

The exhibition was also appreciated by the Head of Fine Arts Program FSRD UNS, Dr. Setyo Budi, M.Sn., who stated that the theme in the exhibition was very appropriate to explore students’ awareness to continue learning and exploring for their future. Dr. Setyo also appreciated that the exhibition showed photography works that are still underestimated.

“I appreciated it because what you showed is photography. People often think that photography is a practice that needs to take a picture. But photography is learning to capture the moment, capture an impression, capture something so that it doesn’t disappear. If in semester 1 you already have the awareness to capture an aesthetic moment, it is an excellent awareness,” he said.

The virtual exhibition could be visited at @digmore Instagram account, Dig More 2021 YouTube, and Artsteps website at https://linktr.ee/DigMore2021. Humas UNS

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PUI Javanologi UNS will invite the Major of Surakarta, Gibran Rakabuming Raka, and the Rector of UNS to provide an opening remark. Several invitees will also attend as speakers from Indonesia Embassies in various countries, including Mochammad Rizki Safary (KBRI New Delhi, India), H.E. Mayerfas (Indonesian Ambassador for the Netherlands), Julang Pujianto (Indonesian Ambassador for Suriname), Salman Al Farisi (Indonesian Ambassador for South Africa), Hendra Satya Pramana (Consulate General of Indonesia in Noumea, New Caledonia), and Deny W. Kurnia (Consul General of Indonesia for Shanghai, China).

In the release, Prof. Sahid Teguh Widodo explained that the pandemic had affected various life aspects, including the Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). The theme represents his belief that MSMEs will recover post-Covid-19 pandemic. In Javanese culture, tunggak semi can be defined as an effort to develop civilization. Therefore, without forgetting the Javanese philosophy of the dynamic tunggak, the economy will continue to bloom after the pandemic.

“Tunggak is the remaining trunk of a cut-down tree. Even after the tree was cut down, tunggak will continue to bloom if it is taken care of and watered with the community creativity and innovation,” Prof. Sahid stated.

To support the revival of MSMEs in Surakarta, PUI Javanologi invited 26 MSMEs to exhibit their products. These MSMEs are Copper Leluhur (brass and copper crafts), Batik Nderbolo Kliwonan, Dharma Budaya (wayang kulit production center), Wedang Uwuh Java Drink (traditional culinary beverage), Pengrajin Blangkon Solo Agung TW, Chocotin (Tawangmangu chocolate gift), Lurik Rachmad (wastra lurik), Djamoe Bude (traditional Javanese jamu), Gayatri Jewelry (accessory industry), and other 18 MSMEs.

Prof. Sahid added that during the talkshow, the invited businesses would have an opportunity to deliver their ideas or suggestions. They also asked to submit issues that need to be discussed by the speakers during the talkshow. As the Chief of Committee, Dr. Dewi Retno Sari, said that an international course will follow this event.

“In October, we will launch the Teko Jahe (Intensive Virtual Course on Javanese Cultural Heritage) and Javanologi TV. We will also have an e-commerce program and international journal,” Dr. Dewi explained. Humas UNS

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