Eksplorasi Estetika Tradisi Oklik sebagai Basis Pendidikan Kreatif bagi Generasi Muda

Abstract

The Oklik tradition is a form of traditional performing art that has developed in Sobontoro Village, Balen District, Bojonegoro. In its early stages, Oklik functioned as part of a ritual to ward off misfortune and as a means of communication within rural communities through bamboo sounds. Along with social and cultural changes, Oklik has undergone a functional transformation into a folk performing art with entertainment, social, and educational purposes. This study aims to explore the aesthetic aspects of the Oklik and examine its relevance as a basis for creative education for the younger generation. The research focuses on the aesthetic form of Oklik performances, the process of functional transformation, and the involvement of young people in artistic practices. This study employs a descriptive qualitative approach and was conducted in Sobontoro. The research subjects were selected purposively and included Oklik artists, leaders of the Ludruk Angkling Dharma community, Oklik performers, and young participants involved in the performances. Data were collected through observation, interviews, documentation, and literature study, and analyzed through stages of data collection, data reduction, data presentation, and qualitative conclusion drawing. The results indicate that the aesthetics of the Oklik tradition are reflected in the simplicity of bamboo musical instruments, rhythmic structures, collective dance movements, and communal participation. These elements embody values of togetherness, discipline, and mutual cooperation that are relevant to art education. The involvement of the younger generation in Oklik training and performances serves as an effective form of experience-based art education that fosters creativity, aesthetic sensitivity, and cultural awareness. This study concludes that the Oklik tradition has significant potential as a contextual basis for creative education. Through aesthetic exploration and youth involvement, Oklik can function as a medium for art education as well as a means of sustainable local cultural preservation amid the challenges of modernization.