RIAK SUAKA: SELF-CENSORSHIP IN WOMEN THROUGH KINETIC INSTALLATION
Self-censorship is a conscious and voluntary action in controlling behavior or speech without direct instruction. Self-censorship often originates from parenting patterns in unsafe environments and is reinforced by gender stereotypes in patriarchal societies. During the New Order regime in Indone...
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| Format: | Final Project |
| Language: | Indonesia |
| Online Access: | https://digilib.itb.ac.id/gdl/view/83635 |
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| Institution: | Institut Teknologi Bandung |
| Language: | Indonesia |
| Summary: | Self-censorship is a conscious and voluntary action in controlling behavior or
speech without direct instruction. Self-censorship often originates from parenting
patterns in unsafe environments and is reinforced by gender stereotypes in
patriarchal societies. During the New Order regime in Indonesia, the concept of
“Ibuism” placed women in domestic roles under men while also limiting their
movements, especially for vulnerable groups such as breadwinners, individuals
with disabilities, or those from underdeveloped areas. This idealization of women
is referred to as femininity.
In essence, self-censorship is a form of self-protection from the power relations
present around women. The artwork "Riak Suaka" explores the blurred boundaries
between protection and restraint using lace fabric on umbrellas that open and close
automatically, reflecting women's resilience in their environment. The analysis of
the work shows that the automatic movement of the umbrella reflects the paradox
of protection and restraint. The umbrellas’ continuous opening and closing signify
illusory protection while simultaneously symbolizing the repetitive action of selfcensorship.
The sounds and vibrations produced as the umbrella moves add a
performative dimension to the work, illustrating the tension between protection and
restraint experienced by women. This work not only portrays women's resilience in
facing a constraining environment but also critiques and deconstructs the social
construction of femininity that perpetuates self-censorship |
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