Tamara Pertamina

By adelyn-1800, 21 November, 2022
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Tamara is a  Indonesian artist born in Tasikmalaya in 1989. In 2006, Tamara joined and worked with the transgender community, turning to busking and sex work for a living. In 2008, Tamara moved to Yogyakarta and worked as a busker until 2013. Tamara was introduced to the world of art in 2012 with her involvement in an art project entitled Makcik Project (YOG), which was curated by Grace Samboh.

Tamara's works explore gender and sexuality issues, transgender history in Indonesia, religion, and humanity.  In 2013, she developed the WE ARE HUMAN Project, and worked with Individuals from various backgrounds to survey sexual orientation, gender expression, equality and problems that occur in society.

Last Updated: 2018

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