Embracing the Aliveness in Everything With Judy Ling Wong

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.
• 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.

Find out more about Judy’s work:

• Website 
• Twitter 
• Black Environment Network
• Linkedin

Credits
Creative Producer & Host: Nathalie Joel-Smith on behalf of Flourishing Diversity
Music Composer and Sound Producer: Dom Martin
Live Event Production: Katy Molloy,  Laura Tyley & Andrea Langlois
Illustrations: Rohama Malik

About Flourishing Diversity
We As Nature was recorded during an online gathering hosted by Flourishing Diversity.

Flourishing Diversity nurtures the human capacity to respect and uphold vibrant cultures and flourishing ecosystems. The events we produce, the narratives we amplify and the relationships we nurture seek to strengthen existing and emerging restorative cultures by supporting people to protect and deeply connect with the land on which they dwell and the multi-species communities they share these spaces with.

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