Abstract:
The consumerism culture of the symbolic world has influenced the directions of
relationships, such as social structure, relationship of people, and places. Jeans are interesting as
goods and representation of the structure of identity. Not only is the context of jeans gradually
developed, but it also change in each region when the new circumstance occurs.
When jeans are transferred through various contexts, they transformed from a
normally cheap product that workers would wear until torn into second hand materials or even
trash. However, when time passes the process of advertising and the creation of myths would
transfer to different regions, where jeans are displayed as the symbol of cultural heritage and the
yearning of nostalgic moments. With the power of advertisement and the myths of the
consumerism trend as well as mass culture, jeans are becoming more valuable. Firstly, they are
considered as humans work which reflect thoughts, designs, and the past. Secondly, jeans are
associated as historical evidence that demonstrate the periods way of life. Both considerations
lead jeans to be placed and valued in the museum. Through time and space, the transference of
jeans is essential.
The interpretation of jeans triggers new inspirations to create art pieces with
aesthetic value, from the integration of new form.