Wayang Golek
Wayang Golek is a graphic poster series based on the traditional Indonesian puppet theatre of the same name. The series presents the puppets through bold colours, intricate patterns and strong typography drawn from Indonesian art. The illustrations were created as vector graphics in Adobe Illustrator, using colour blocking for vibrant hues and detailed pattern work for the motifs. The digital format allows the artwork to be scaled and shared across screens without loss of quality. The aim is to renew interest in Wayang Golek among younger audiences.
Wayang Golek Cultural Communication by Mengyao GUO has been identified as an exceptional example of communication design by the A' Design Award. Wayang Golek Cultural Communication earned the Iron A' Design Award in Graphics, Illustration and Visual Communication Design in 2024. The A' Graphics, Illustration and Visual Communication Design Award is a juried, academic and highly prestigious design award which recognizes outstanding design of logos, posters, infographics, brochures, packaging designs, business cards, book covers, billboards and more.
