Guess What? Jay Subiakto

Guess What? Jay Subiakto

When are artists no longer content with creating and
performing? When the country needs everyone to take part, said
Jay Subiakto, video clip artist and music producer now working
with the Guruh Soekarnoputra dancing company. Jay and his
colleagues, mostly dressed in black, were found in the lobby of
the House of Representatives Tuesday, then overflowing with
thousands of students. And was he sure that other artists or
celebrities would follow suit and show their support for the tide
of reform?

"We tried having a tahlilan (prayer session) for the fallen
students of Trisakti (University), but many of us went home," he
said, adding that many of his friends were worried about their
families if they attended such activities. "Many are still
hesitant," said Jay, who has flowing hair and was wearing
platform shoes.

Insisting that he and his friends were not representing any
group but "the people of Indonesia", Jay said that despite such
justifiable concerns of his fellow artists, the reform movement
"depends on individuals and their idealism" which would lead them
to be a little more courageous when needed. (anr)