Abstract:
Southern identity in the city originates from the problem of Southerners migrating
from the same area where they have the same culture with them. The Southern identity, which has
a local culture when living in a new and different environment from mainstream culture, results in
alienation. An interesting issue is how much Southerners migrate to live in an urban environment
with mainstream culture and whether it still shows local culture. The researcher questioned the
presentation of Southern identity in the form of a representation mixed with a form of mainstream
culture in the urban context in terms of fashion, and clothing that reflects people's values in urban
society.
The aims and objectives of this creative work are as follows: 1. To create sculptures
that use the principles of combining shadow play with realistic art based on anatomy to portray
the traditional image of southerners who are overwhelmed by mainstream culture.2. To create
sculptures that portray the appearance of southerners who blend international characteristics to
connect and be accepted in mainstream culture. the native land of the southern generation.
The researcher saw that works of art served as a communication tool that reflected the
form and process of presenting the identity of Southerners who used the local style as a medium
in creating a smooth identity. The flow changes according to the context of the environment in
which there are factors of mainstream culture overlaid. But the southern person reflected from the
inside of the spirit, the roots still have not disappeared, but instead used as a tool that was used to
create the identity and always presented with pride.