An Indonesian musician and artist based in Berlin, Respati’s creative approach is deeply syncretic, intersecting traditional Javanese karawitan with contemporary practices such as algorithmic composition and music information retrieval. Respati’s work spans multiple formats, including music theatre, live concerts, and digital sound installations, all driven by the dialogue between tradition and modernity, seeking to reinterpret cultural heritage within a contemporary framework.

Respati’s vision involves redefining the gamelan’s expressive possibilities outside its conventional or academic contexts. He seeks to break away from the fixed perceptions that often surround gamelan music—whether as exoticized tradition or rigidly preserved heritage—by exploring the dynamic tension between innovation and tradition. Through this process, Respati aims to create a space for gamelan that exists beyond established expectations, presenting it as a living, evolving art form adaptable to modern interpretations.