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Stories from our Cultural Engagement activities

a painting / an illustration of Butong and next to him there's a character holding a mask.
Date
11 August 2021 - 15:20

The Career Journey of Sukri Budi Dharma "Butong", Disabled Artist Chosen to Join Disability Art Learning Residencies in UK, 2019

Butong loves the art world since he was small where he used to draw. Back then, Butong would read Pos Kota, a newspaper media who provided rubric or a comic pages.

A photo of Faisal Rusdi wearing a black shirt sitting in the middle of two paintings.
Date
09 August 2021 - 10:55

Faisal Rusdi - Between Cerebral Palsy, Art, and Independence Living

Faisal Rusdi, an Indonesian disabled artist, has changed people's perception of disabilities. Although he has been facing barriers since early ages, he never gave up to reach independence.

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Arts and Disability
Image Description: This mozaic is consisted of eleven images recording the creative process conducted by Indonesian artists while drawing the mural as well as the musical aspect presented in the project's documentary video.
Date
06 August 2021 - 09:52

"Netas / Incubate" - Jogja Disability Arts x Disability Murals UK

How can disabled artists run a creative process both individually and collectively during this pandemic? Find out about the exploration through the Netas/Incubate project.

A theatre performance by "Unique Project Theatre". On stage there are five female actors -- four of them on the right are wearing dresses in the shades of red, and one actor on the left is wearing a black dress with wings attached at her back.
Date
04 August 2021 - 11:32

“Unique Project Theatre” The Masterwork of Little Woman

Nanik Indarti founded the “Unique Project Theatre” which is a community in the field of art consisting of little people. With it, they can express themselves through theatre arts freely.

A photo of Anfield while painting a picture inspired by the view at Candi Borobudur to celebrate Waisak.
Date
04 August 2021 - 11:20

Being Productive in Limitations: Anfield Wibowo, A Deaf Painter with Asperger Syndrome.

Being a disabled person does not hinder Anfield Wibowo, a deaf painter with Asperger Syndrome, to create artworks.

A photo of Puji Lestari sitting on a carpet while painting on a canvas that is placed on her lap.
Date
04 August 2021 - 10:58

Striving Through The Art of Painting

Puji Lestari is a housewife with disability. Currently, the 24-years old mother of one is pursuing the art of painting.

Widji Astuti is standing in the middle of her paintings in an exhibition space, April 2021.
Date
03 August 2021 - 10:16

Keep Exploring Mediums, Keep Building Networks

Widji Astuti, a painted batik artist with a disability, has succeeded in proving that her work is able to compete with the works of other artists through its distinctive characteristics.

A painting titled "Fear of Hesitation" by Vindy Ariella, in monochromatic/grayscale colour scheme, consisted of various brush strokes and water-splashing elements.
Date
03 August 2021 - 09:48

Vindy Ariella: Trusting Life Through Art

Vindy's abstract painting was born from her spontaneous expression. There are spatial effects & overlapping areas. A story of Vindy Ariella and her expressive works that are full of meaning.

A photo of Christianto Harsadi taking picture with a camera, in an outdoor setting surrounded by trees.
Date
02 August 2021 - 18:15

Chritianto Harsadi: Photography Challenges and Digital Content Competition

Find out more about Christianto Harsadi's journey in building his career in photography.

A photo of Benny while sitting and wearing a mask, showing two pages of his sketch book.
Date
02 August 2021 - 18:07

Getting to Know Benny, an Autistic Person Who Continues to Hone His Drawing Talent

Born with autism, Benny continues to hone his skill in the art of drawing. There's no day without drawing the objects he wants to draw, mostly in the form of precise black and white sketches

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