The Picture Of Mental Illness | The Indonesian Photographer Exposing Bali's "Pusangs"
In Bali and Indonesia’s rural corners, mental illness is not only misunderstood - it is grossly mistreated.
In an old, rudimentary method, families and communities deal with the mentally ill an almost medieval practice called ‘pasung’ - effectively imprisoning them for life.
Rudi Waisnawa
“Photography for me is not just about aesthetic and beautiful things.”
Rudi Waisnawa is an Indonesian photographer who has dedicated his art form to documenting and raising awareness for oppressive practice.
He hopes that his eye-opening photographs will force people not to look away. And it’s working.
Rudi Waisnawa
Genesis Creative Centre, in collaboration with WowShack, had the chance to interview Rudi at the Ubud Writers & Readers Festival 2019…
Rudi Waisnawa works tirelessly on behalf of the Suryani Institute for Mental Health:
This video was produced as part of a collaboration with WowShack:
This interview was conducted at Ubud Writers & Readers Festival 2019: www.ubudwritersfestival.com