Harmonizing the Aesthetics of Jengki House Design Conservation: An Artistic Exploration from Ideation to Batik- Patterned Canvas

Abstract

The architectural style of the Jengki house is an original Indonesian modern architectural style. The issue is that Jengki houses are not exposed in the realm of Indonesian architecture and have begun to be neglected by society. These Jengki houses should already be in a conservation status. One conservation effort is through art. Artwork can serve as a medium for conveying narratives about the importance of preserving Jengki houses. The aims of this paper are: 1) Create a variety of new batik motifs by highlighting the visual potential of the Jengki house architectural style; 2) Create illustrations of batik motifs as a means of conveying messages about the narrative and description of the preservation/conservation of the Jengki house architectural style; and 3) Materialize the batik motif on fabric as an artistic product. The research for this study involves a multi-step process using qualitative methods. It starts with a literature review on the Jengki house architectural style, addresses the lack of attention from society, conducts field surveys to enhance knowledge, and incorporates the Jengki house architectural style into batik motif designs that offer a unique narrative in the artwork. The motif creation process utilizes a design thinking approach. This design elevates the conservation object to a higher level and serves as a vessel for cultural expression and educational media. Thus, the integration of artistic creativity and conservation principles is interconnected to form a dynamic narrative that redefines the role of art as a means of raising public awareness about the preservation of cultural heritage buildings.