Unveiling Horizons

Animated Short Story Video | 33’20”

"Melela(ng) Buana" or Unveiling Horizon is a collection of stories that depict various experiences of women's sexuality, some of which have been considered and some that have never been imagined in every effort or prayer. Each story has a nuance that often brings surprises, unexpectedly providing winding and steep emotions with every step taken. It contains pure confessions about the reality that the essence of women's sexuality lies on the lap of the earth, under the blessing of the universe, intertwined with all loved ones through threads of romance. These stories aim to lead readers to see broadly and openly from every angle of relationships and struggles. This written work was published in 2022. It includes meaningful and powerful illustrations that represent each short story in "Melela(ng) Buana." The author and illustrator have agreed to always disseminate the written work and its illustrations as a form of self-healing and to help readers feel they are not alone.

Artist

Ayunita Xiao Wei

Indonesia

Ayunita Xiao Wei (They/She), called Ayun, is an individual with a deep interest in various fields of art. They are drawn to visual art, where they create and appreciate visual works. Poetry musicalization is also one of their areas of interest, reflecting their fascination with the fusion of music and literature.

In addition, Ayunita has an interest in archiving visual art, which suggests they might be involved in collecting, preserving, and curating various forms of visual art for educational, research, or appreciation purposes. Their passion for literature also reveals a love for the world of books, whether in reading, writing, or appreciating literary works.

Ayunita's diverse interests, especially in discussions around the body and sexuality, reflect their desire to explore and merge various forms of freedom of expression into something artistic.