taring padi
Wong Tani Sing Ngratani (2022)
14 x 23 cm
Pencil on coffee packaging
This piece is part of a campaign by Taring Padi in support of the residents of Wadas Village, Purworejo, Central Java, who are opposing plans for open-pit quarry mining in their community. The proposed mining would supply materials for constructing the Bener Dam, which locals fear will endanger their environment and livelihoods of coffee farmers and villagers.
Exhibtion:
Kepada Tanah: Hidup dan Masa Depan Wadas. Bali, 2022
Artist profile
Founded in 1998 in Yogyakarta. Taring Padi is an Indonesian art collective founded in 1998 in Yogyakarta, known for its politically charged works addressing social justice and human rights. Emerging post-Suharto, they use art as activism, employing woodcut prints, banners, and murals to amplify marginalized voices. Their community-driven approach and bold, folk-inspired visuals have garnered international recognition, including at Documenta, making Taring Padi a prominent force in Indonesian contemporary art and social activism.
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