Mulyana: Remembering Our Collective Future
Remembering Our Collective Future is the latest exhibition by renowned Indonesian fibre artist Mulyana at Sapar Contemporary, New York. This event coincides with his expansive solo presentation at the Charles B. Wang Center at SUNY Stony Brook, titled Yarnscapes: Mulyana’s Environmental Tapestries, running until 10 December 2024.
Mulyana’s exhibition offers a profound meditation on the fragility of marine ecosystems, vividly represented through his use of recyclable materials and the colour white. This choice evokes the purity of a pristine ocean while starkly reminding us of environmental degradation, such as coral bleaching. Mulyana invites viewers to reflect on the current state of our oceans and consider the need for a radical shift in our approach to environmental preservation.
His use of recyclable plastic packaging underscores a deep commitment to sustainability, transforming disposable materials into objects of beauty and significance. This act of repurposing embodies a broader theme of transformation—how memories and past experiences can inspire new beginnings and a reimagined world that is both whole and sustainable. Through intricate depictions of coral and sea creatures, Mulyana celebrates marine life and issues a call to action, highlighting the interconnectedness of all living beings and the urgent need to protect our environment.
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Mulyana’s exhibition offers a profound meditation on the fragility of marine ecosystems, vividly represented through his use of recyclable materials and the colour white. This choice evokes the purity of a pristine ocean while starkly reminding us of environmental degradation, such as coral bleaching. Mulyana invites viewers to reflect on the current state of our oceans and consider the need for a radical shift in our approach to environmental preservation.
His use of recyclable plastic packaging underscores a deep commitment to sustainability, transforming disposable materials into objects of beauty and significance. This act of repurposing embodies a broader theme of transformation—how memories and past experiences can inspire new beginnings and a reimagined world that is both whole and sustainable. Through intricate depictions of coral and sea creatures, Mulyana celebrates marine life and issues a call to action, highlighting the interconnectedness of all living beings and the urgent need to protect our environment.
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We are proud to be a subscriber-funded publication with members in 185 countries. We know our readership is passionate about textiles, so we invite you to help us preserve and promote the stories, memories, and histories that fabric holds. Your support allows us to publish our magazine, and also ‘what's on’ information, and subscription interviews, reviews, and long-read articles in our online blog.
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