In this project, I collaborated with Zahra to create an animation titled Between Two Worlds. My role focused on a cultural approach to character animation and design. This animation's title is "Between Two Worlds”. It highlights the contrast yet connection between rural and urban Indonesia. The village demonstrates innovative renewable energy solutions, driven by the strong community spirit of gotong royong.
Through this story, the animation delivers a meaningful message: if the village can move forward sustainably while preserving its culture, then the city can too. It invites audiences to see that progress doesn’t mean losing identity. It means growing together, guided by the same collective spirit that unites communities across Indonesia. The project underwent an intricate process, supported by extensive research and real-life inspiration from Ciptagelar and Kamanggih Villages.
The real stories of Kamanggih Village and Ciptagelar Village, as Indonesian self-sufficient energy villages, inspire the animation. This character design is connected to the Indonesian culture of gotong royong, the concept of the community's effort. It also reflects the national motto, Bhinneka Tunggal Ika (unity in diversity). The project celebrates diversity and encourages collective action toward a sustainable future.
Art Book documenting the journey of creating an animation to raise awareness of renewable energy through the power of Gotong Royong (community cooperation), with character designs that reflect local Indonesian culture and values.