Nyawa Urip (life forced)

The idea of this work came from “Manusa ye, butha ye, dewa ye” which raises the concept of Nyama Pat, namely the way our ancestors connected themselves by seeing life from another perspective. This concept shows that our life is not our own, but is the result of interaction and struggle together with our brothers and sisters. Our souls are connected to the vast and mysterious universe, to the role of the mother as the link and center of life. In the concept of Nyama Pat, there are four brothers who are born, live and die together. First is Watman, which symbolizes the anxiety, prayer, and hope of a mother when she is about to give birth to her child. Then there is Wahman, which is in the form of amniotic fluid that provides protection and a sense of security for the fetus in the mother's womb. Rahman is the mother's blood during childbirth, which becomes the spirit of a child to live. Lastly, Ariman is the placenta, which connects the fetus to the mother as a lifeline. Pancer, or center, symbolizes ourselves as a living spirit. This concept invites us to have an awareness of the importance of relationships with our mothers and siblings, both physically and spiritually. Mothers always try to protect their children, and we must also always be connected to mothers and understand the role of spirituality and morals in life. By exploring the concept of Nyama Pat, this work invites us to reflect on our relationship with other people, the universe, and spirituality in everyday life. The presence of siblings who were born together shows that this life is a journey that is lived together and requires togetherness, mutual protection, and awareness of our connection with nature.