This work in development explores the transformation of the trans body through the process of Hormonal Replacement Therapy (HRT). Like nuclear fusion that combines atomic nuclei into a more powerful and complex entity, HRT unites organic biology and medical technology to create a new hybrid identity. The trans body becomes a field where the boundaries between nature and technology become blurred. More than a medical treatment, HRT is also an artistic and cultural act. In this post-human era, the trans body is no longer a mere biotic entity, rather a symbol of the dynamic evolution of human identity, a living work of art that reflects the human journey that is always in a state of flux and always beyond the traditional concept of humanity that we previously understood.
Credits:
Produser: Dara Hanafi
Choreographer: Ishvara Devati
Co-researcher & Observer: Angelissa Melissa
Composer: Arham Aryadi
Lighting Artist: Apry Wibowo
📍 Teater Kecil, Taman Ismail Marzuki
Retno Sulistyorini
Retno Sulistyorini began learning dance at the age of 15 at the Indonesian Karawitan High School (SMKI) Surakarta, and continued to study dance at the Indonesian Art Institute (ISI) Surakarta. As a dance artist, Retno was awarded the Empowering Women Artist by the Kelola Foundation (2010-2011). Apart from creating her own works, she also actively collaborates with other choreographers, directors and artists.