S1E5 Creativity is Wholistic - Arahmaiani on Wisdom and Hope in Art

How does knowledge become wisdom in the practice of iconic performance artist Arahmaiani? In this episode, the Indonesian artist Arahmaiani discussed a few of the complex strands that underpin her art, activism, and writing and how hope can be sustained. Born in 1961 in Bandung, Indonesia, Arahmaiani has long been recognized for her powerful and provocative commentaries on social, political, and cultural issues. Her work, through a vast array of traditional and non-traditional media has engaged groups and communities around the world. Tibet has become an important part of her journey both as a woman and Javanese Muslim, and she continues to work with the ancient past of her native Java and its rich Hindu Buddhist cultural heritage. Her work is inspired by her own meditation practice, ecology and the feminine.