Abstract of the accomplished photographic work
Land of The Sea is a story about the impact of climate change in Indonesia. It focuses on conveying the narrative from the women’s perspective and exploring the concept of local wisdom in mitigating the environmental issue. Indonesia is one of the countries hardest hit by climate change. According to Climate Central’s report, around 23 million coastal residents in Indonesia are at risk of annual sea flooding by 2050.
The archipelagic country has more than 17.000 islands and the majority of them are on the brink of disappearing because of rising sea levels. Land of the sea is created for a deeper understanding of what our future could be, to learn from others who have already been impacted but resiliently survive and adapt, and as a wake-up call that this is the time to act. Indonesia is the biggest island nation in the world. But if we continue at this pace, the islands will soon be the sea.
Description of the project you intend to pursue through the Prize
Poor green is a term for bright, garish green seen in many residences in rural Indonesia. The widespread use of the color originates from a government-led program to uplift marginalized populations. Another reason is because the paint is inexpensive. Gradually, the phrase has become a symbol of poverty and the low-income class. The official Pantone color is called Green Gecko.
Green Gecko will analyze the connection between the color, and the socioeconomic and cultural significance of the Indonesian community. It will combine conceptual and documentary approaches. I will travel across rural Java where this phenomenon occurs. I will profile a slice of the community- people living in green homes, following daily lives, and creating environmental portraits. I will backfill the story with architectural, landscape, and still-life images. I will create a typology of built landscapes: houses, mosques, food stalls, and public spaces. The photo book will be formed in a Pantone color chart.