Show time: friday 23th of May at 18h30 during Vruchtbare Grond festival
We asked Cianti some questions:
Where do you find inspiration? I find inspiration through travel, especially to countries I haven’t explored yet. Experiencing new places and cultures gives me different ideas and perspectives. I like to see how people eat, how they enjoy food, how they use public space to create or gather. Sometimes just walking down a random street, I’ll come across something that feels interesting to me. I’m also inspired by daily interactions — how people live, talk, and express themselves.
Describe how art is important to society? In my work, I strive to express personal emotions and explore complex social issues, especially those related to cultural identity and emotional expression within Asian societies. I believe art should engage the senses — it can be edible, readable, or touchable. For example, in a recent piece, I invited participants to share food using a spoon as both a tool and a symbol of connection. I often create social spaces where audiences are not just viewers but participants eating, dreaming, reading, and sharing.
What’s the purpose or goal of your work? My artistic practice explores themes like language, social dynamics, religion, identity, and history. I work with everyday objects and familiar spaces, combining them with symbolic or historical elements that I often research deeply. These materials get transformed and mixed together to create new meanings, which I use to build narratives, interactive installations, and performances. The main goal of my work is to use art as a way to create social change. I want to challenge stereotypes, bring attention to overlooked issues, and open up space for conversation. Different societies deal with different kinds of problems, and I think art can help people notice those differences while still finding connection. I hope my work can help people feel seen, understood, and invited to reflect both on their own and with others.
