La Sirène

"La Sirène" is the first international collaborative art project by Dutch choreographer Junadry Leocaria and artist Richard Kofi. In this project, they collaborate with 13 Indonesian-based artists from various disciplines. The title refers to a Caribbean spirit that manifests as a beautiful woman with a fishtail. The keeper of the sea’s hidden wisdom, La Sirène lives at the border between our known reality and her supernatural truths. Under the creative guidance of Leocaria and Kofi, 13 Indonesian-based artists (5 visual artists and 8 dancers) explore how Indonesian, West-African, Caribbean and Dutch heritage, folklore and mythologies empower them in dealing with the past, the present, and the shaping of a future, together. During their residency at Salihara Arts Center, they developed ideas, shared expertise, and worked together to create this interdisciplinary art project. Visual artists: Jesús Cedeño, Kelvin Djunaidi, Liesna S. Subianto, Tiara Alifa Putri Pratomoaji, Tisonbaim. Dancers: Brisbania Ayu Saraswati Bhakti, Danu Anggada Bimantara, Kathrine Permatasari, Kezia Alyssa Sandy, Mimi Korompis, Rajendra Amira Leila S., Shakira Diva Dovendra Maretazanetti, Vito Prasasta Adipurwanto. Pictures taken by Yose Riandi