Astara Light

Graduate Student
Degree Pursued: PhD
Anticipated Degree Year: 2022-2023 (Fall)
Committee chair/advisor: Kaja McGowan
Discipline: History of Art and Visual Studies
Primary Language: Indonesian
Research Countries: Indonesia, Singapore
Research Interests: My research centers on the work of contemporary Indonesian artists who employ a diverse range of visual techniques and philosophical approaches to speak to global issues. My dissertation considers how artists visually highlight ecological problems by drawing on spiritual perspectives unique to Indonesia. In particular I look at the impact of artists who exhibit their work nationally and internationally, including in Japan, Singapore, Australia and Hong Kong. Other research interests include performance and movement theory, religious studies, indigenous studies, and national identity.