Gevi Noviyanti
(Indonesia)

THE SIREN SEA
Nova Ruth's journey aboard her ship, Arka Kinari, sailing the seas, not only raised awareness for
herself and others about the deteriorating condition of the Earth but also provided her with numerous
lessons as someone living at sea. The journey she undertook not only transformed her physically into
a more robust individual but was also a transformative experience that changed her perspective on
living. "If you are always afraid of the sea, you will never know what issues are happening there and
won't know what changes need to be made"

Gevi Noviyanti is a documentary and portrait photographer based in Indonesia with a presence in both Cirebon and Yogyakarta. Her work is recognized for delving into the realms of culture, society, and art, with a particular focus on gender-related issues, especially those affecting women and vulnerable groups.
The photography education experience began at the Kelas Pagi Yogyakarta from 2015-2017. She also participated in several workshops from Arkademy Project, Panna Photo Institute, and mentoring with Christophe Loviny. In 2018 she was also a fixer in a workshop held by John Stanmeyer in Yogyakarta. In 2022 she was part of a photographer who contributed to independent media “Project Multatuli”. Last year, she selected an artist for the Jakarta International Photo Festival and she was also selected as an Indonesian photographer to partake in a residency program as part of the Year of Culture Qatar-Indonesia: Photography Journey initiative. This initiative, launched by the Qatar Museum offered the opportunity to further her photographic journey and engage in cultural exploration.
Beyond her work in photography, she actively participates in various cross-disciplinary endeavors, which encompass areas such as filmmaking and the research of socio-cultural subjects. collaboration extends to multiple collectives and communities, including meaningful partnerships with the KUNCI Study Forum & Collective.