Born in Bali, Dwipa Ekasari Poedijono (Eka) moved to Australia at the age of three with her parents, after her father was invited to teach Javanese gamelan, dance, and puppetry at Monash University. Growing up in a household steeped in artistic tradition, with a father deeply involved in Javanese performing arts and a mother who was a Balinese dancer, Eka naturally gravitated toward the cultural richness of both Java and Bali.

Immersed in Indonesian traditions from an early age, Eka honed her skills in the performing arts, taking part in diverse cultural events across Melbourne, including the Festival of All Nations, Festival Indonesia and more recently many performances by Gamelan DanAnda including their fusion show Saudara Sound System. Eka is a community leader; she currently serves on the board of Gamelan Dananda and is the Chair of Balinese cultural organisation Anandam Graha. She was previously on the committee of Mahindra Bali.

Alongside artistic pursuits, Eka built a distinguished professional career in the finance department of Garuda Indonesia, working for over 30 years. This role maintained a strong connection to Indonesia, allowing Eka to continue fostering ties with her homeland while based in Australia.

Today, Eka’s focus lies in exploring the spiritual philosophies of music and dance, seeking to grasp the essence of creation in a contemporary context. Through this work, she aims to share the depth of Indonesian wisdom with wider communities, fostering harmony, connection, and cultural understanding.