Utilization of agricultural waste as a medium for art creation
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Rice straw, as an agricultural waste, is usually processed into fodder and openly burnt for faster land preparation for the next growing season. While burning rice straw may be practiced in certain regions to control pests and plant diseases, this perspective disregards the potential drawbacks, such as nutrient loss and CO₂ emissions leading to air pollution. Additionally, the natural decomposition of rice straw emits methane gas, which has an adverse impact on the climate. Eco-friendly rice straw processing is a step to minimize its negative environmental impact. The purpose of this research was to utilize rice straw as a medium in the creation of artworks, which is expected to reduce environmental pollution by maximizing the potential of rice waste (oryza sativa) into the artworks. The research method employed in this study is arts-based research, which draws upon the principles of adapting artistic creativity to social research by utilizing an artistic practice approach, as both domains are considered holistic and dynamic. The artistic practice follows a three-stage experimental sequence: the exploration stage, the design stage, and the embodiment stage. The result of this research indicates that rice straw has a high potential as an alternative to medium variations as well as art creation techniques by processing it into pulp, handmade paper, and clay. While regular paper has coarse light brown fiber and texture, the rice straw clay has a smooth texture. This creative process delivers three elephant-themed relief collages that are environmentally friendly, affordable, and long-lasting.
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