Banyuwangi cultural circles are grieving again. This time they lost a multitalented cultural figure. Sayun Sisiyanto, 54, died yesterday morning. A number of his superior works become lasting memories for the people of Earth Blambangan.
TARI Punjari, One dance creation that is often displayed on various occasions has quite a magical power. The dance, which opens with the song Kembang Mepe, is often an option in addition to gandrung, in every performance.
Not only recognized in Banyuwangi, The excellence of this dance mix is also recognized nationally. Precisely at the National Level Traditional Dance Competition in 1985. This dance by Sayun Sisiyanto won the first national champion.
That performance was the subject of discussion yesterday morning by his relatives and friends in the Banyuwangi art world. The chat that takes place in the studio, RT 03 RW 06, Dusun Krajan, Mangir Desa Village, Rogojampi District that morning without Sayun's presence. That morning too, his friends paid their last respects to the maestro.
Yes, that morning, Sayun has passed away. After 17 the day lying against the pain he was experiencing, the sad news came. The departure of this artist has become a black cloud in the world of Banyuwangi's traditional art. How not, Sayun is listed as one of the artists who quite colorize Banyuwangi. His artistic talent emerged from a young age.
Since sitting in middle school, The artistic blood that flows in the son of the couple Sabik and Suhaena is already starting to show. At a new age 10 year, he has dared to take part in the paju gandrung competition. Getting older, his interest in the art world is getting stronger. From dancing to gamelan musicians (wiyogo/panjak) he dominates.
At age 12 year, Sayun is quite adept at playing the drums. Year 1976 he was named the youngest drummer. "It's true that he has been doing art since childhood,” said a DD, his close friend in yesterday's morning chat.
Until now, His shrewdness in playing music was recognized by his colleagues. Apart from self-taught, his involvement and association with a number of Banyuwangi artists such as Soemitro Hadi, Dishes, and also Andang CY and Basier Nurdian enough to strengthen their artistic character.
“Pak Sayun learns art by himself from a senior artist,"said Budianto, the initiator of Gandrung Sewu who yesterday morning visited the funeral home.
Sayun is an artist rich in innovation. Thanks to his experience and artistic talent, he traveled all over the world. Year 1997, Sayun explores Asia to Finland. During his lifetime, a number of creations to elevate and attach art to society emerged from it. And almost everything he brought was successful in greeting the public. Starting from being the initiator of the jinggoan art of Damar Wulan's song "Janger Berdendang".
This art is very popular among people who love Banyuwangi songs. Recordings in VCD form are scattered throughout the archipelago. Four years after that, exactly on 2006, Sayun is also involved in the Arts Mission to promote Indonesian culture at Midosuji Avenue, Osaka, Japan.
"This is him if he goes to Southeast Asia anywhere, I've been to Japan, I've been to Finland too,"added Budianto.
Currently, the artists are waiting for the album that will be released by Sayun. The production of these two albums involved singer Lalare Orchestra. Besides that, the involvement of the Blambangan Arts Council is also in it. “Two albums to be released, Boom Beach and Jebeng Thulik,"said Budianto
Persistent in developing Banyuwangi art until the end of life, at least that's what Idarosidayani said, 31, one of the daughter-in-law. Sayun is a good father and mother-in-law. To his family, Sayun also still had time to give a message to continue to preserve the arts of Banyuwangi. "Father, this message of art must be continued," he explained.
From his previous marriage with Sri Rahayu, he is blessed with a son named Aris Charisma Eko Utomo. Next up with his second marriage, with Niswati, Sayun has a son named Adi Setio Utomo.
