Painter, poet and Honorary President of the Black Environment Network (BEN), Judy Ling Wong, takes us on a captivating journey, illuminating the unforgettable imprint of her childhood experiences and surroundings. From 1950s Hong Kong to 1970’s London, Judy’s story invites us into a world where oneness with nature is a palpable experience.
In Judy’s We As Nature story, she shares:
• A window into her childhood in 1950s Hong Kong
• How the culture of her upbringing facilitated her to embrace the full aliveness and mysticism of life
• A childhood experience that shaped her relationship with nature
• Her journey across continents, from Australia to Berlin, and eventually London, which became her home
• Her journey across continents, from Australia to Berlin, and eventually London, which became her home
• How her background as a traditional Chinese artist contrasted with the loneliness and commodification of being an artist in the Western world
• How community art projects led to her role in the founding of the Black Environment Network (BEN)
• How she sees creativity as a tool to connect, awaken and change the world
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About Judy
Judy is a painter, poet and environmentalist, best known as the Honorary President of Black Environment Network (BEN). For 27 years she was the UK Director of BEN, with an international reputation as the pioneer and creator of the field of multi-cultural participation in the built and natural environment. Judy is a major voice on policy and practice towards social inclusion.
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The We As Nature podcast was recorded during the Living Nature 2021 event series co-hosted by Flourishing Diversity and Invisible Dust. You can find out more and register for our upcoming events here.
