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

About Flourishing DiversityThe We As Nature podcast is brought to you by Flourishing Diversity and is recorded live during a free monthly zoom gathering. You can find out more and register for our upcoming We As Nature events here.

Flourishing Diversity offers a collective approach in response to climate breakdown and biodiversity loss, by bringing together voices from all over the world to explore humanity’s interconnection with the lands, waters, forests and fellow species. We create spaces to listen to and learn from all life, raise critical questions, search for alternative answers, and amplify generative bio-cultural practices.

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CreditsProducer & Host: Nathalie Joel-Smith on behalf of Flourishing Diversity
Music Composer and Co-Producer: Dom Martin
Illustrations: Rohama Malik

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