“.batangBuo” is a series of the emotional and psychological effects of isolation and solitude, feelings that I’ve experienced deeply in my rural village, Batang Buo, Indonesia. Every image in this series draws from the everyday life of rice farming, familial bonds, and the natural landscape that characterizes my village, all captured during the stringent lockdown of 2020.

These pieces aim to mirror the mental and emotional desolation felt amidst the serene backdrop of rural life during the confinement period. As a Diaspora, I found myself able to return home, yet in the wake of uncertainty, I chose to record these poignant moments of physical and psychological upheaval. It portrays my struggle with my sense of belonging.

This series utilizes hyper-reality filters and 3D sculpting of the photographs, providing a graphic testament to the prominent role technology plays in our lives, to the point where it morphs our perception of the world around us. The juxtaposition of the unaltered landscape with layers of artificiality underscores our increasing dependence on digital technology.