Courtney Saville

We are aiming to break down the stereotypes that exist between our two countries, Australia and Indonesia, and create a project filled with workshops, public outcomes such as skate events and murals, and exhibitions showcasing the works of local and the visiting Indonesian artists. Without the physical presence of the Indonesian artists, this will not be achievable.

Ryan Ady Putra and Okta Samid are both from Jogjakarta, the melting pot of tradition and contemporary culture of Indonesia. There work is playful, yet extremely reflective on contemporary lifestyle issues. Much of their inspiration is drawn from Indonesian and Western cultures, with a focus on skateboarding and youth perspectives. Both of the guys are students at the Indonesian Arts Institute, are more than active in the Jogjakarta arts scene, and always have time for a skate. It’s time for these two motivated young artists to get some international exposure and trial themselves in a foreign land.

http://ryanadyputra.tumblr.com/
http://sketceria.com/

In discussing the concept for Wonderluxe with the Indonesian artists, it was agreed that two topics be approached: the tension between contemporary and traditional culture, and the breaking down of stereotypes between Australia and Indonesia. By involving cross-disciplinary artists from both countries, we aim to create a live record of youth identification of the relationship between creativity and contemporary culture, and create platform to exhibit the many underexplored alternative cultures that are shared by Australian and Indonesian youth.

We have already successfully received $5250 in funds to finance the activities and outcomes of the project, but we need an extra $3050 to support our two Indonesian artist friends to travel to Australia, and cover their living costs for the duration of the Wonderluxe project.

The quote for flights, visas and travel insurance for the two artists is $1550.
We are then asking for $1500 to help with the living costs of the artists while they are in Australia for the project. This will cover the rent of a room in a share house so they can get the full youth/artist-in-Melbourne experience, food, public transport, and activities for three weeks. Each artist would receive a stipend of $200 per week to cover all costs.

So the breakdown is:
$1550, travel costs (including flights, visas and travel insurance).
$300, room rental ($100 per week for three weeks)
$1200 living expenses ($200 per week per artist for three weeks).
TOTAL $3050

Wonderluxe already has funds to finance the activities and outcomes of the project, but we still require funds to support Ryan and Samid to travel to Australia and their living costs while in the country. If we do not raise enough interest here, we will approach alternative funding bodies, make use of our own personal funds and try to make ends meet whatever way possible.