WORKSHOP CYANOTYPE EXHIBITION PAINTING “JOGJA WHERE TO GO” AT TUGU STATION

YOGYAKARTA, September 21, 2025 – Tugu Yogyakarta Station is not just a gateway for tourists, but also a vibrant art gallery through the photography exhibition “Jogja Where to Go.” As part of this exhibition, the Photography Student Association (HMJ) of ISI Yogyakarta, together with the Old Photographic Process Family (KOPPI), held a historic print workshop using the cyanotype technique on Saturday, September 20, 2025. This event successfully attracted the interest of visitors to directly experience the creative process of alternative photography.

The “Jogja Where to Go” exhibition is a strategic collaboration between the Faculty of Recorded Media Arts at ISI Yogyakarta, Batik Lawasan, and PT KAI Daop VI. This collaboration aims to showcase the beauty and dynamics of Yogyakarta through the medium of photography, while also presenting a heritage nuance that aligns with the atmosphere of Tugu Station.

The cyanotype workshop held became one of the main points of interest in the exhibition. In this activity, participants were not only given an understanding of the history and basics of old printing photography techniques, but also gained practical experience in printing their own works. Cyanotype, known for its characteristic Prussian blue color, is a technique for printing images using a mixture of light-sensitive chemicals.

Through this workshop, the Photography Student Association and KOPPI successfully demonstrated one of the photographic treasures studied at the Faculty of Recorded Media Arts, Indonesian Institute of the Arts, Yogyakarta. This activity is considered effective in educating the public and enriching their experience in enjoying exhibitions, while also serving as proof of the commitment of the parties involved in supporting art and cultural activities in public spaces.

The success of this workshop is expected to be a catalyst for similar collaborations in the future, which will continue to elevate cultural heritage and strengthen Yogyakarta's identity as a creative city within the framework of recorded media arts. (Public Relations)