Suprapto Suryodarmo
Born 1945 in Solo, lives and works in Solo, Indonesia.
Since 1970, Suprapto Suryodarmo has studied free movement, Vipasana and Sumarah (Javanese meditation techniques). In 1974 he has created Wayang Buddha. The main intention of his work continued as an exploration of how to make less of identification through the practice of movement arts. He has been developing a movement technique and teachings called Amerta Movement. Suprapto SuryodarmoÔs performances are deeply rooted to the essence of ritual and its relationship with the nature and spirituality. He uses Amerta Movement technique as the main element of his performances. He has founded the Padepokan Lemah Putih in 1986 and has initiated many festivals, in Indonesia and abroad. Among them were the Pasamuan Seni dan Ketuhanan, Pasamuan Seni Desa, Grebeg Lawu, sharing movement, and Web Art Garden. Since the 1983, Suryodarmo has given workshops and performances continues to present workshops and performances in Indonesia, Europe, Australia, The Philippines,USA, and many others.