Digital Concept Art Reinterprets Javanese Saloka for Cultural Revitalization

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10.2991/978-2-38476-589-8_48How to use a DOI?

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Digital Concept Art; Cultural Revitalization; Digital Heritage

Abstract

General Background: The preservation of intangible cultural heritage in the digital era requires approaches that move beyond static documentation toward dynamic reinterpretation. Specific Background: Javanese saloka, such as Timun Mungsuh Duren, embody complex philosophical meanings but face declining relevance among digital-native audiences. Knowledge Gap: Existing digital heritage practices emphasize technical preservation rather than meaningful reinterpretation, creating a disconnect between cultural depth and contemporary engagement. Aims: This study aims to transform the saloka into digital concept art through a practice-based hermeneutic approach while preserving its philosophical integrity. Results: The findings demonstrate that digital concept art functions as an autonomous form of visual knowledge, reconstructing hierarchical relations and semantic structures while generating new interpretive perspectives. The applied two-stage methodology—textual-cultural analysis and creative translation—proves replicable and maintains cultural authenticity through innovative visual strategies. Novelty: The research introduces a “hermeneutic fidelity” framework that bridges traditional symbolic systems with digital visual representation, positioning digital art as both cultural archive and interpretive medium. Implications: This approach offers a sustainable model for transforming intangible heritage into living digital forms, reinforces the relevance of local wisdom in contemporary contexts, and establishes digital conceptual art as a strategic medium for cultural revitalization.

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TY  - CONF
AU  - Anton Budi Setyawan
AU  - Aflah Hanif Hariadi
PY  - 2026
DA  - 2026/06/18
TI  - Digital Concept Art Reinterprets Javanese Saloka for Cultural Revitalization
BT  - Proceedings of the 1st International Conference on Communication and Digital Multimedia 2025 (ICCDM 2025)
PB  - Atlantis Press
SP  - 592
EP  - 600
SN  - 2352-5398
UR  - https://doi.org/10.2991/978-2-38476-589-8_48
DO  - 10.2991/978-2-38476-589-8_48
ID  - Setyawan2026
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