Deforestation is an extremely current issue that affects every one of us on earth and one that will continue to devastate families and communities for generations to come. ‘Orang-Utan’ is the first in a series of documentary-based stories exploring both the large and small-scale deteriorations within Indonesia. ‘Orang-Utan’ or ‘Person of the Forest’, is a title that locals within Indonesia often bestow upon themselves with pride. Within this series, it is highlighted that not only is wildlife suffering from these industrial threats to the environment, but also the local communities.
Cara’s practice focuses on overarching themes of deterioration. Through a variety of analogue and digital processes, she brings awareness to worldwide issues that touch each and every individual on both a personal and global level. She has documented stories relating to Deforestation, Architectural Abandonment, and Mental Health. In 2019 she began a series of projects based in the country of Indonesia. Initially travelling to the village of Sembuluh, to research the effects that the palm oil industry is having on the Southeast Asian landscape.
