Ki Dalang Seno Nugroho is a puppeteer who is very famous in Indonesia, especially in the traditional Javanese performing arts, wayang kulit. He is one of the important icons in the world of Javanese art and culture and has made a major contribution in preserving and developing the art of wayang kulit.
As a puppeteer, Ki Dalang Seno Nugroho has an extraordinary ability to animate characters in shadow puppet plays. With gamelan friction and skill in playing wayang, he is able to present epic stories from wayang stories that are so amazing and captivate to the audience. His talent in speaking with different intonations for each character gives a dramatic and touching feel to those who witness the show.
The icon mentioned in the question is "Bagong." Bagong is one of the punakawan (faithful bodyguard) characters in Javanese wayang, who is a smart, humorous character who often becomes a source of entertainment for the audience. In the hands of Ki Dalang Seno Nugroho, Bagong's character became one of the most entertaining aspects of his shadow puppet show. Through his creative touch, Ki Dalang Seno Nugroho was able to bring Bagong's antics and intelligence to life, thus inviting laughter and enthusiasm from the audience.
With his extraordinary talent in rendition of wayang kulit and his ability to present the entertaining character Bagong, Ki Dalang Seno Nugroho has become a respected and recognized icon in the world of wayang art, preserving traditions and enriching Indonesian culture.