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Open a larger version of the following image in a popup: Maryanto, Perjalanan Kelapa Sawit (The Journey to Find Palm Oil), 2023
Open a larger version of the following image in a popup: Maryanto, Perjalanan Kelapa Sawit (The Journey to Find Palm Oil), 2023

Maryanto

Perjalanan Kelapa Sawit (The Journey to Find Palm Oil), 2023
Shot by the artist on iPhone video, narrated in Bahasa Indonesia with subtitles in English
15 mins
Edition of 3 plus 1 artist's proof
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  • (View a larger image of thumbnail 1 ) Maryanto, Tumpah Ruah di Wonocolo (Brimming in Wonocolo), 2015
  • (View a larger image of thumbnail 2 ) Maryanto, Tumpah Ruah di Wonocolo (Brimming in Wonocolo), 2015
  • Perjalanan Kelapa Sawit (The Journey to Find Palm Oil)
A video account shot on iphone by the artist on his research journey. From surveying historical accounts to a trip down to South Kalimantan and interacting with the locals there,...
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A video account shot on iphone by the artist on his research journey. From surveying historical accounts to a trip down to South Kalimantan and interacting with the locals there, Maryanto traces how the region fell prey to palm oil and mining industries since the 1970s, leaving indigenous tribes battling to claim autonomy over their land and protect these forests in present-day. The indigenous community in Kalimantan depend on the forests for their livelihoods, including harvesting essential ingredients for medicine and traditional rituals. Yet the growth of palm oil industries leading to unrestrained deforestation has disrupted much of their customs and ways of living. For instance, a traditional ceremony called Belian is performed for the purpose of healing the village, honouring ancestors, and seeking blessings for the environment. Lasting from one to six days, it involves collecting 100 types of plants, leaves, and roots from the forests as offerings, which is becoming increasingly difficult to assemble as forests are cleared.
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Exhibitions

Art Dubai, BAWWABA 'Against Disappearance', 1 - 5 March 2023, Dubai, UAE
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