UK: Lyn Kirkland
Indonesia: Ria Ekasari
This collaborative project bridges traditional encaustic painting and Indonesian batik, uniting two ancient wax-based art forms to address shared environmental challenges. The residency fosters cultural exchange, blending batik’s resist dyeing with encaustic’s layered painting to highlight ecological issues. Following the programme, a public education module on encaustic art will be developed in Indonesia, encouraging community-building.
Indonesia: Perempuan Komponis: Forum & Lab
UK: Glasgow Improvisers Orchestra
Indonesian collective Perempuan Komponis and the Glasgow Improvisers Orchestra (GIO) are joined by the Naga Mas gamelan ensemble, in a distinctive cross-cultural collaboration. Blending experimental vocal traditions, gamelan and GIO’s improvisational music, it explores new musical languages in experimental and traditional forms. Four Perempuan Komponis members will join GIO at GIOfest XVII in Glasgow.
Country Director Malaysia and East Asia Education Insights Hub Director, British Council
Jazreel joined British Council China in June 2004 where she led on the UK’s largest education marketing and partnership initiatives in mainland China. She has worked in various organisations in Malaysia, Australia, as well as Hong Kong in the areas of brand management, corporate planning and investment, international education consultancy, as well as in intellectual property licensing.
Malaysia
Polymer Chemistry at the University of Warwick
Najah has always been fascinated by how things work and how they’re made. While working on a project that transformed palm waste into eco-friendly films, she realised that science is about solving real-world problems and making life better for people and the planet. She believes her MSc will enable her to work on real-world projects, especially those that reduce industrial waste and improve material efficiency in Malaysia.
Director, Indonesia-Britain Education Centre (IBEC)
Satyadhi Hendra, with over 25 years of experience in the education business, began his career as the Personal Assistant to the Managing Director of KING'S Group of Education. Simultaneously, he worked as a junior counsellor at IBEC, receiving training from the British Council in both Indonesia and Manchester. Since 2003, he has served as the company's director.
SOE Jakarta is born out of a love affair with hand woven textiles and an ode to classic timeless style. Monique Soeriaatmadja’s debut collection used materials developed after hours of discussion with weavers from across Indonesia, who create beautiful fabrics on traditional looms.
Ndaru is a programmer, independent researcher, coder, and many other hats. He seeks challenging occupation where he can effectively contribute his skills also experienced in the technical and management field for the development of both the company and himself.
Reza Enem, was born in Makassar, South Sulawesi in 1988. Reza has had played music with his indie progressive folk band Theory of Discoustic after completing his study at Universitas Fajar, Makassar in 2010. In 2012, he worked as a photojournalist and photo editor for Jakarta Biz Daily. Reza participated art residency at Mite-Ugro, Gwangju, South Korea (2015), The 5th Anniversary of ART NOVA 100, Beijing (2015) and Jakarta Biennale (2015) as participating new emerging artist.
UK: Jo Fong, George Orange
Indonesia: Padepokan Seni Bagong Kussudiardja (PSBK)
This project harnesses the wisdom and experience of older artists through engaging collaborative workshops and performances. Through movement, dance, play, conversation, and listening, this project cultivates intergenerational "creative friendships" and redefines mentorship as an exchange of mutual support.
Indonesia: Studio Klampisan
UK: Maetherea
Ilmu Titen explores how ancestral ecological knowledge can inform artistic responses to climate change. Rooted in Javanese practices of reading natural signs, it connects to Pranata Mangsa, a traditional calendar based on seasonal cycles. Working with farmers, elders, and artists in Banyuwangi, the project follows agricultural rhythms of seeding and harvest.