Welcome to rhaka.web.id. This digital space is more than just a blog. It is a laboratory where my identities as a scholar, an artist, and an activist come together.
For a long time, I have looked for a way to connect these three roles. I realized that they all share a common goal. That goal is the work of decolonization.
Why Decolonization?
In my academic journey at CRCS UGM, I study how colonial history still shapes our understanding of religion and the arts. Many of our ideas about what is "sacred" or what is "beautiful" are influenced by colonial power structures. I want to challenge these structures.
I believe that decolonization is not just a theory. It is a practice. It requires us to listen to voices that have been pushed to the margins. It asks us to rethink our methodologies and our ways of being in the world.
The Intersection of Art and Activism
As an artist, I use community based research and theater to explore these ideas. Performance allows us to feel and see things that academic text sometimes cannot capture. It is a form of "performing the research."
At the same time, my activism with KAMI DAMAI, ASEAN Youth Forum, and Inti Muda Indonesia keeps me grounded. My advocacy in peacebuilding and human rights is the practical application of my decolonial scholarship. I believe that peace is only possible when we dismantle the coloniality that still exists in our social policies.
A Space Designed for Focus
As an AuDHD person, I know how overwhelming the digital world can be. This blog is designed to be a quiet and focused space. I use simple English to make my thoughts accessible. I choose colors and layouts that reduce sensory load.
I want this site to be a safe place for anyone interested in decolonial thought, neurodivergence, and social justice.
Let Us Begin
This blog will be a home for my research logs, my artistic documentation, and my activist reflections. It is a record of my journey toward Berlin and beyond.
Thank you for being here. I look forward to sharing this journey with you.
Muhammad Rhaka Katresna Garut, Indonesia
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