Traces of Art as a Reflection on Women's Trauma

Abstract

A person may experience trauma due to threatening and dangerous events, both psychologically and physically. Utilizing art as a medium for reflection can be a form of representation of trauma scars embedded in the memory and body. This study aims to obtain some information through female artists in Indonesia. This research uses the method literature review by collecting and studying data on articles and works by artists to obtain information on the art trail method as a reflection of their trauma through female artists in Indonesia. Choosing female artists because, in Indonesia there are still some issues of trauma to women which are considered taboo and difficult to discuss openly. Of the three female artists, namely Lucia Hartini, I G.A.K Murniasih and Nia Gautama relatively have something in common with regard to past traumas represented through works of art as a way of reflection. The conclusions from the results of this study are female artists who have experienced past trauma, how they overcome their trauma through making art so that artwork can become a trace of reflection on their trauma.