8th Art, Craft and Design in Southeast Asia International Symposium, ARCADESA2024, ISI Yogyakarta, Indonesia, 27-28 Sep 2024

Amid global challenges such as climate change, rapid urbanization, and ecosystem degradation, the role of humans in maintaining environmental balance becomes increasingly crucial. Art, as one of the most powerful forms of human expression, has significant potential to foster awareness, change attitudes, and drive actions towards achieving sustainable human well-being. By involving art colleges from both domestic and international institutions, we aim to develop a deeper understanding of how art and creativity can serve as forces for social and environmental transformation. Interdisciplinary collaboration is essential in addressing these complex issues. Art functions not only as an aesthetic medium but also as an educational and advocacy tool that can influence environmental and social policies. In this context, it is vital to understand and explore how art and human creativity can contribute to environmental balance and human welfare. Additionally, considering the impacts of technology and globalization, we seek to encourage local community participation in using their creativity to advocate for environmental sustainability and enhance overall societal well-being.