River Pulse (Deep Echoes): Exploring Water Ecology and Inner Wellbeing through Participatory Art for Human-Nature Reconnection

River Pulse (Deep Echoes) is an interdisciplinary participatory arts performance investigating music innovation for community development, children's stories, drama theatre, creative drama, collaborative composition, inner arts painting, eurythmy, and object animation. The project emphasizes community and audience participation, drawing upon the principles of holistic, participatory approach by integrating inner reflection, nature connection, active music-making, improvisation, and collaborative creativity.

The creative work presents a narrative focused on water ecology and challenges affecting local communities, including wastewater discharge into the rivers in northern Thailand and broader, impact of transboundary environmental issues. This project was created through inner arts workshops and performances involving three local children, five university students, and seven artists.

The structure of the creative works begins with depictions of a beautiful rainbow, water experiences, and harmonious living alongside water, followed by the sudden emergence of environmental problems. The resolution emphasizes environmental awareness and collaborative communication, encouraging participants to reconnect humanity and nature. To assess changes in environmental awareness and inner wellbeing, the project utilized a combination of pre- and post-participation surveys and informal interviews with participants. The performance resulted in increased environmental awareness, enhanced artistic experiences, and a greater appreciation for interdisciplinary participatory arts and environmental protection, contributing to inner wellbeing.