Gevi Noviyanti

Photographer
   
The Siren Sea
Public Project
The Siren Sea
Copyright Gevi Noviyanti 2024
Date of Work Jul 2022 - Ongoing
Updated Apr 2024
Location Indonesia
Topics Activism, Arts, Climate Change, Culture, Culture stories, Documentary, Enviroment, Environment, Essays, Feminism, Freedom, Music, Nature, Ocean, Photography, Portrait, Portraiture, Sailing, Women
Nova Ruth's journey aboard her ship, Arka Kinari, sailing the seas, not only raised awareness for herself and others about the deteriorating condition of the Earth but also provided her with numerous lessons as someone living at sea. The journey she undertook not only transformed her physically into a more robust individual but was also a transformative experience that changed her perspective on living. "If you are always afraid of the sea, you will never know what issues are happening there and won't know what changes need to be made," she says.

Like a mother, the sea constantly advises her through the waves on every journey. The sea teaches her many things, urging patience, and advocating for a slower pace of life while still moving forward to effect change. The sea serves as a medium to trace the footsteps of her ancestors, belonging to the Bugis tribe, who lived close to the sea, even though several generations have passed since then.

She started sailing in 2020, from Rotterdam to Indonesia, a journey that took almost a year. Upon reaching Indonesia, Nova continued her journey to the small islands in eastern Indonesia to carry out her environmental and cultural mission. Two years after sailing in the waters of Indonesia, at the end of 2023, she continued her journey towards Australia with the same mission.


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