Travel Artist Simon Bird – creating art inspired by minority tribes, strong women and beach rubbish!
Journeys to matrilineal cultures around the world to discover how women are empowered in new and different ways.
This year 2026 we explored the forgotten tribe of Ngada from central Flores in Indonesia. A matrilineal group that until recently we didn’t know existed!
Sent on a mission by one of the largest aid planets in the Universe, Cela discovers a land of strange and corrupt creatures, and realises her task is going to be far from easy.
A collection of short stories inspired by rubbish found on the beaches from Costa Rica to the UK.
A quest in search of matriarchy!
- Learn the tricks of the trade with the feisty Isthmus Zapotec from Mexico.
- Discover the female oriented Muslim society of Minangkabau in Indonesia.
- Journey to the official ‘Kingdom of Women’ to meet the Mosuo in China.
- Relax with a strong cup of tea with the self-assured Khasi women of Northeast India.