Mr. Antonius Tanan is a Senior Director of Ciputra Group and the President of UCEC (Universitas Ciputra Entrepreneurship Center). He is currently a doctoral student of Athabasca University of Canada, and a member of the board of trustees of Habitat for Humanity Indonesia. Since 2005, he has been intensively assisting DR. (HC). Ir. Ciputra to spread entrepreneurship in Indonesia and also in some other countries to empower the Indonesian migrant workers.
Malaysia
University of Warwick
Charlene Ng will be specialising in data science and artificial intelligence. Aspiring to be an academic researcher, she recognizes the importance of computer science for the future and aims to participate in policymaking to support STEM education in schools.
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.
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.
Ms.Veronica Colondam is the Founder and CEO of YCAB Foundation. Since 1999, YCAB Foundation has evolved into a social enterprise that focuses on youth empowerment.
She received her Master in Social Science from the Imperial College, London and the London of Hygiene and Tropical Disease. She also authored several books on youth development and behaviour. In 2014, Forbes named her as 48 Asian Philanthropist and one of Ten Most Inspiring Women in Indonesia.
Myanmar
University of Warwick
As a researcher in sustainable development, Win Nandar Thet is keen to inspire future generations. While studying at the University of Warwick, she aims to network with like-minded individuals to further her professional development in the field of Humanitarian Engineering with Sustainability.
UK: Videocity
Indonesia: Forum Sudutpandang
This project brings together Indonesian and UK-based video artists in a travelling video art exhibition. It will explore the histories of extraction and mining, and their environmental impact. The project aims to highlight the interconnection between humans and their environment by exploring human and non-human narratives.