Public Project
The Siren Sea
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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