Originally from Sragen in Central Java, Sumardi was just eleven years old when he began his nine years of study to become a Dalang or Master Puppeteer.
As a Dalang, Sumardi has trained in many different skills. He controls the voices of more than twenty different puppet characters, moves the puppets expertly and plays the accompanying Gamelan percussion with his feet – all at the same time!
Theatrical storytelling brings to life the ancestral spirits said to swell inside the puppets. The climatic scenes are based on Hindu epics, such as the Ramayana Cycle adapted expertly into English and tailored for a school setting.
Audiences are given an opportunity to watch Sumardi perform from both sides of the screen to experience the magic of the show, as well as learn the skills and techniques behind the art forms and see the delicate puppets at work.
“Cultural Infusion gives me a chance to introduce Indonesian culture to the students of Australia and help them understand and appreciate their neighbouring country. Over the past few years I have combined Wayang Kulit (shadow puppets), Wayang Golek (wooden puppets), Wayang Kancil (animal puppets), Tari Kidang (deer dance) and Gamelan music to engage Australian audiences with the deep traditions and legends of Indonesia.” – Pak Sumardi, 2017
This video shows footage of the puppet making workshop programs that Sumardi offers to school audiences.
Sumardi will be touring Australia in 2019 - if you're interested, visit https://culturalinfusion.org.au/schoo... and send our team an enquiry -- or contact our toll-free number on 1800 010 069. Spots are filling fast!!
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