Reflection

Reflection

I first learned about Tana ulen from my teacher. He introduced me to the traditional conversation practice of the Dayak Kenyah people in Borneo.Tana ulen which means "inherited land" refers to a protected forest area managed by the community through ancestral wisdom and customary laws.People are allowed to hunt and gather,but only as needed.There is no overexploitation, ensuring that nature is never pushed beyond its limit.This idea really inspired me.In many places,forest are destroyed for profit,but Tana Ulen shows that humans and nature can live in harmony.it shows that resilience doesn't always mean isolating nature from people,but rather maintaining harmony between the two.Despite growing threats like deforestation and industrial expansion,the Dayak people continue to protect these forest as living heritage.Each part of my drawing has meaning.The girl wears traditional Dayak clothes playing a traditional instrument called Sape' is the guardian of the land.around her are animals like hornbill,clouded leopard,and tarsier all native to Kalimantan.The colorful flowers like hibiscus, orchids and frangipani show the beauty of untouched nature.Creating this piece helped me reflect on how local traditions carry powerful solutions for global problems.It made me realize that even ancient practices can teach us how to face today's environmental challenges.