Our Lineup
Get to know the people behind the conversations, creations and performances.
Eko Supriyanto,
Indonesia
Renowned Indonesian dancer, choreographer, and lecturer whose work blends tradition, empowerment, and environmental awareness. His performances, including Cry Jailolo and BALABALA, have toured globally. Eko currently teaches and continues his research into traditional dance across Indonesia.
yosifu kacau,
TaiWan
Taiwanese Amis artist based in Edinburgh, Yosifu is known for his bold, colourful works that celebrate Indigenous identity. His art has been exhibited globally and featured in major collaborations, and he continues to use creativity to share and uplift Taiwan’s Indigenous culture.
TAGAps dance theatre,
sabah
Contemporary dance collective from Sabah, Malaysia, blending Indigenous traditions with bold, modern storytelling. Known for powerful, visually striking works, the group explores identity and culture through movement across stages and screens in Southeast Asia.
sarah lois dorai,
sarawak - kuala lumpur
Award-winning Kelabit filmmaker and publisher from Malaysia. Her work uplifts Indigenous and women’s stories, exploring themes of heritage, identity, and legacy. Named one of Southeast Asia’s Top 5 Women in Media (2024), Sarah hopes to inspire others to honour their roots through art.
mathew ngau jau,
sarawak
Renowned sape’ master and cultural guardian from the Kenyah community in Sarawak. Recognised as one of Malaysia’s last few Living National Heritage, he has dedicated his life to preserving traditional music and sharing Sarawak’s Indigenous culture on global stages.
at adau,
sarawak
Dynamic music collective from Sarawak that blends traditional Bornean instruments like the sape’ and percussions with contemporary rhythms. Rooted in Indigenous heritage, their sound bridges generations and cultures - bringing cultural stories to life through powerful, modern performances on stages around the world.
nadira ilana,
sabah
Dusun filmmaker from Sabah and founder of Telan Bulan Films. Her work explores Indigenous and minority stories from East Malaysia, including award-winning films like The Silent Riot and Were the Sun and the Moon to Meet. Nadira is currently developing her debut feature based on Bornean concepts.
hanim apeng,
selangor
Jakun/Jahut cultural artisan and founder of Asli MakIntan, a social enterprise rooted in Orang Asli heritage. Through weaving, craft, and community work, she preserves Indigenous knowledge while empowering women and youth to lead with culture and climate resilience.
Eleanor goroh,
sabah
Dusun artist and cultural worker from Sabah. Through sound, beads, and tattoo art, she explores Borneo’s Indigenous heritage and its links to climate and culture. Founder of Magic Borneo Beads, her work has travelled globally. She is currently researching traditional artforms across Malaysia.
sang tukang,
sabah
Cultural revivalist duo reviving Dusun material culture through research, design, and craft. Since 2014, they’ve used tools like photography, 3D scanning, and fieldwork to recreate forgotten artifacts. Their work bridges tradition and innovation, reconnecting people to heritage through metal, wood, cloth, and story.
elroy ramantan,
brunei
Part of Borneo Altered Natives, a collective reshaping Bornean identity through art and activism, Elroy’s work blends visual storytelling with cultural and environmental themes, spotlighting Indigenous perspectives across the region.
zakaria pangribuan,
indonesia
Multidisciplinary artist from West Kalimantan, Indonesia, his work through Borneo Altered Natives explores Indigenous visual traditions through painting, animation, and installation, often addressing ecology, Indigenous knowledge, and cultural hybridity within the context of the Anthropocene.
