A Lot To Say welcomes artist Karina Utomo to the fold, as she discusses her creative process as part of well-known Australian heavy band High Tension, as well as emerging extreme music projects Rinuwat and Kilat. Karina dives into the collaborative process of disintegrating the voice, using abrasion as a tool to reference cultural identity, influences and expression.
Karina Utomo is a well-known artist fronting bands such as the award winning High Tension, as well as emerging extreme musical projects Rinuwat and Kilat. Referencing her Indonesian heritage and connection to country and cultural identity, Karina explores what recent context has inspired her recent projects and intentions, alongside a number of collaborators she feels a special connection to, helping the creative process and expression.
By disintegrating the voice and using abrasion as a tool, Karina dives into the experimental nature of her practice and the elements influencing, informing and defining her newer direction of vocal delivery as an instrument.
From extreme metal to participation in Indonesian history symposiums alongside a collective of academics and artists, Karina references how culture plays an influential role in her everyday life. (Plus, we chat about beekeeping)
A few points in the chit-chat:
Notes and Links:
Follow Karina on Instagram: @karinautomo
Follow Rinuwat on Instagram: @rinuwat
Follow Kilat on Instagram: @kilatbesihitam
Follow High Tension on Instagram: @hightensionband
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