Painting Batik with Gutta Tamarind: An exploratory study of media, technique, and visual value
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Painting batik, gutta tamarind, exploratory studyAbstract
This exploratory study examines gutta tamarind made from tamarind seed powder (Tamarindus indica L.) as a resist material on a painted batik. This study uses an art-based research approach to explore its visual potential, suitable media, application methods, and technical challenges. The findings indicate that gutta tamarind works best on fine-pored fabrics, features an easy application technique, and can produce organic visual effects that enhance batik painting motifs. This study concludes that gutta tamarind has considerable promise as an environmentally friendly alternative medium for contemporary batik, enriching artistic approaches based on local materials.
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