Street Artist Digie Sigit: JUJUR AJA, SENI KITA EMANG MASIH EKSKLUSIF, KOK!

This time, we chat with Digie Sigit, a street artist born in Yogyakarta on April 29, 1977. His work is often found in various public spaces in this student city, executed using the stencil technique, a variant of screen printing. His elaborate visuals are inseparable from social critique, yet packaged symbolically and inviting interpretation. Digie Sigit's journey in artistic expression in public spaces is inseparable from the upheaval in Yogyakarta in the latter half of the 1990s. The fervent political aspirations and the burning spirit of reformation drove him to take to the streets to voice positive campaigns amidst the turmoil. "At that time, the atmosphere was tense and there was massive provocation, so we street artists created murals with calming messages, like 'we are all brothers and sisters' and such," he said. Digie Sigit did not initially study art. Instead, he occupied himself by socializing with students from across campuses. Apparently, this enriched his friendships and his sensitivity to the current heated discourse in his city. To this day, Digie Sigit remains a consistent street artist, making his work non-exclusive, displayed in urban areas, and accessible to anyone. Hear Digie Sigit's journey on the Bentara Budaya podcast.    • Street Artist Digie Sigit: JUJUR AJA, SENI...   #bentarabudaya #kompasgramedia #street #artist #seniman