Ganjar And His Wife Get A Short Course In Making Arts From Plastic Waste

YOGYAKARTA - For some people, garbage is a very big problem. However, in the hands of Mutia Bunga (28), waste becomes a blessing.

Since 2016, this ISI Yogyakarta dropout has been involved in the art world made from plastic waste. In his studio, Tactic Plastic Studio, he collects plastic waste to be used as basic materials for works of art.

This painting artist from Yogyakarta also turned plastic waste into various handicrafts and installation arts. There are wall decorations, table decorations, lamp hangers, bags, wallets, book covers and others.

Mutia's work of turning plastic waste into artwork was heard to Ganjar Pranowo's ears. After attending the 2023 Central Java Friendship Run Bank in Yogyakarta, Sunday, July 9, Ganjar stopped by Mutia's studio in the Yogyakarta Danurejan area.

"Wow, I'm really happy to be visited by Mr. Ganjar. Let me show you my work," said Mutia with enthusiasm.

In that place, Ganjar and his wife, Siti Atikoh, looked amazed to see Mutia's work. Not only watching, Ganjar and his wife also had a short course to make works of art from plastic waste.

Mutia and several young people seemed to be patient in teaching Ganjar and Siti Atikoh to make artwork from plastic waste. Ganjar also seemed enthusiastic about following Mutia's direction, including when ironing plastic waste before turning it into a work of art.

"It turns out that you are good at ironing, yes, it's very flexible," said Mutia.

To Ganjar, Mutia admitted that she had been pursuing art made from plastic waste since 2016. At first he wanted to get out of his comfort zone by trying to make fine art with unique ingredients.

"I graduated from ISI majoring in fine arts, so I used to be a child to paint, I continued to want to make works of art with other materials. So I saw plastics that were like paint, from there I made painting works and developed into the art of installation," he said.

It turns out that what Mutia did had a significant impact. Not only expressing art, he also helped overcome environmental problems.

"And it turns out that Mr. Ganjar is very concerned about this environmental issue. So I am happy because he appreciates us and gives support. I am proud," he concluded.

Meanwhile, Ganjar appreciated Mutia Bunga's work. According to him, what Mutia did was extraordinary and very inspiring.

"Yes, there is an interesting artist from ISI who then tries to recycle trash into works of art. And what's interesting is that it has become an installation art on display," he said.

Ganjar said that what Mutia was doing was not only about art. However, there is a value of concern for the environment and education in it.

"So, if this is taught to many people and children, one concern. Two, have added value and of course that for young people, it can be an impetus," he added.

The innovation carried out by Mutia could be part of the solution to the waste problem. Garbage becomes more manageable, and can be used as works of art that have a selling value.