Menparekraf Sandiaga Uno: Illustrators In Indonesia Are Prestigious And Preferred Professions In The Creative Industry Era

Menparekraf Sandiaga Salahuddin Uno (Photo: Twitter @sandiuno)

JAKARTA - Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy Sandiaga Uno praised the work of illustrators in Indonesia as a prestigious profession in the creative industry. , reported by Antara, Tuesday, November 9. Sandiaga mentioned several well-known illustrators in the creative industry such as Naela Ali, Tahilalats to Faza Meonk who created the fictional character Si Juki. During the pandemic, local illustrators joined hands with brands to collaborate on various products. One of them is the SOVLO fashion brand which invites illustrators to create other positive themes. a patterned shirt made by an Indonesian illustrator.

Menparekraf hopes that the creative economy sector can continue to contribute significantly to the Indonesian economy. The fashion sub-sector in particular still has wide open opportunities. Sandiaga said that the fashion sub-sector has succeeded in turning a crisis situation into an opportunity. The Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy seeks various things to support entrepreneurs in the fashion sector, including mentoring "modest" fashion to incubation of Nusantara literature in various regions. Sandiaga also appreciates the plans for Indonesian fashion brands with various creative targets. they have until 2022. "There is great hope that this collaboration will run smoothly, successfully and sustainably so that it becomes a spirit of innovation, adaptation and collaboration," said Sandiaga.