Collective Reading: Reimagining Bali within Post-Revolutionary Indonesia through Literature and Publications

Gede Indra Pramana is an Indonesian researcher and lecturer at the Department of Political Science, Faculty of Social and Political Sciences, Universitas Udayana, Bali. With over nine years of experience, his work focuses on the intersection of political economy and the dynamic relationship between the state and society. Indra's thesis explored the complex interrelationship between memory, histories of violence, and survival strategies among survivor families in eastern Bali, utilizing fieldwork and archival research to examine how these communities navigate their past. His research extends to social movements, resource governance, civil society, and the impact of platformization and datafication on the gig economy. His latest project analyzes the nexus of Special Economic Zones (SEZs) and commons governance, assessing their effects on the everyday lives of ordinary people within the Global South context. His work has appeared in several academic journals, including Jurnal Penelitian Politik and Politik Indonesia: Indonesian Political Science Review. In addition to his academic pursuits, Indra co-founded Prakerti Collective Intelligence in 2018, an organization focused on transforming workers' livelihoods.

Juli Sastrawan is an Indonesian writer, researcher, and translator. In 2022, he was selected as one of the Emerging Writers at the Ubud Writers and Readers Festival, and in 2024, he was appointed as one of the curators for the same program alongside Dee Lestari and Faisal Oddang. Juli is the founder of Penerbit Partikular, an independent publisher based in Denpasar, Bali. He is also actively involved in Memory Site, a venture that intertwines artistic expression and scholarly investigation to delve into the intricate interplay among family, everyday spaces, and Bali in 1965.

Juli Sastrawan adalah seorang penulis, peneliti dan penerjemah asal Indonesia. Pada tahun 2022, ia terpilih sebagai salah satu Emerging Writers di Ubud Writers and Readers Festival, dan pada tahun 2024, ia ditunjuk menjadi salah satu kurator untuk program yang sama bersama Dee Lestari dan Faisal Oddang. Juli adalah pendiri Penerbit Partikular, sebuah penerbit independen yang berbasis di Denpasar, Bali. Ia juga aktif menggarap Memory Site, sebuah upaya menggabungkan ekspresi artistik dan kajian akademis untuk menyelami keterkaitan yang rumit antara keluarga, ruang sehari-hari, dan Bali di 1965.

Ngurah Termana is a Balinese writer who is active in the Taman 65 Community, a learning community focused on the history of the 1965 violence and its impact on Bali and Indonesia. His writings appear in the works of the Taman 65 Community, particularly in the books Melawan Lupa and Prison Songs: Nyanyian Yang Dibungkam.

Ngurah Termana adalah seorang penulis Bali yang aktif di Komunitas Taman 65, sebuah komunitas belajar yang berfokus pada sejarah kekerasan tahun 1965 dan dampaknya terhadap Bali dan Indonesia. Tulisan-tulisannya muncul dalam karya-karya Komunitas Taman 65, khususnya dalam buku Melawan Lupa dan Prison Songs: Nyanyian Yang Dibungkam.

Oktaria Asmarani is an Indonesian researcher and community organizer focused on gender justice issues. With a background in philosophy and sustainable anthropology, her feminist research and work often intersect with topics related to environmental, cultural, and political justice. She believes in the power of sharing and learning with people from diverse backgrounds to create alternatives for addressing structural issues. Currently, she works full-time as the Gender Justice Research & Network Coordinator at New Naratif, while continuing to explore her homeland, Bali. Her essays have been published in various local, national, and international outlets.

Oktaria Asmarani adalah seorang peneliti dan pengorganisir komunitas yang berfokus pada isu keadilan gender. Dengan latar belakang pendidikan filsafat dan antropologi keberlanjutan, penelitian dan praktik kerja feminisnya kerap bersinggungan dengan topik keadilan lingkungan, budaya, dan politik. Ia percaya bahwa kekuatan berbagi dan belajar bersama kawan-kawan dari berbagai latar belakang mampu memunculkan alternatif dalam menghadapi berbagai isu struktural. Saat ini ia bekerja penuh waktu sebagai Gender Justice Research & Network Coordinator di New Naratif, sembari terus mempelajari tanah kelahirannya, Bali. Esai-esainya telah diterbitkan di berbagai media lokal, nasional, dan internasional.

Made Sania Saraswati is a versatile qualitative researcher from Indonesia, with expertise in cognitive science, digital products, and sustainable development. One of her recent accomplishments is leading a team of four in developing a narrative-based digital game designed to foster empathy, which has been enjoyed by over 500 players. In 2016, Sania received a scholarship from the Indonesia Endowment Fund for Education Agency (LPDP) to pursue a Master's degree in Sustainable Development at Uppsala University in Sweden. During her studies, she was selected as a Student Ambassador for the Swedish Institute, where she shared her experiences as a student and a member of the diaspora. In 2017, Sania participated in the UNICEF Climate Comic Contest, with her comic character chosen as one of 20 finalists out of 2,895 entries. Sania is passionate about using research to drive positive change.

Made Sania Saraswati bekerja sebagai periset kualitatif di beberapa bidang yang berkelindan seperti ilmu kognitif, produk digital, dan pembangunan berkelanjutan. Karya terakhirnya adalah permainan digital berbasis narasi sebagai eksplorasi dari hasil riset untuk menumbuhkan empati. Permainan ini dibuat oleh tim beranggotakan empat orang dan dapat dinikmati oleh 500+ pemain. Pada tahun 2016, ia mendapatkan beasiswa LPDP untuk melanjutkan S2 di bidang Pembangunan Berkelanjutan di Uppsala University, Swedia, di mana ia rajin menulis blog sebagai Student Ambassadors untuk Swedish Institute – mewartakan pengalaman belajar dan menjadi diaspora di Swedia. Karya lainnya adalah karakter komik untuk UNICEF Climate Comic Contest di 2017, di mana karyanya menjadi salah satu dari 20 yang terpilih dari 2.895 peserta. Sania berdedikasi memanfaatkan penelitian guna mendukung perubahan yang positif.