Support Art Acquisition at the Eskenazi Museum of Art

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Step into the vibrant seascapes of acclaimed Indonesian fiber artist Mulyana, currently on view in Vital Ecosystems at the Eskenazi Museum. Created using recycled yarn from textile factories and plastic bags from the food delivery industry, Mulyana’s coral reef sculptures draw on Indonesia’s rich textile and folklore traditions while engaging with pressing global social and environmental issues, such as climate change, pollution, and biodiversity loss. This IU Day, your contribution can help the Eskenazi Museum of Art toward its goal of acquiring works such as Mulyana’s Harmony 34, an evocative sculpture on view that will offer a lasting reminder of the connection between people and the natural world.

With over 47,000 objects in our collection, we take great pride in showcasing expressive artworks that stick with you long after you leave the museum. Mulyana’s fantastical reimaginings of biodiverse reef environments are no different—highlighting the beauty and vulnerability of the ocean. An assortment of textile corals, fish, and other aquatic life alongside inventive figures slowly shifts our perspective, subtly inviting reflection on our own identities. Mulyana’s focus on collaboration highlights the importance of human connection amid the social isolation felt by so many today, underscoring how closely our lives are tied to the environment. As we navigate an ecological journey of harmony, growth, decay, and decline, we must confront our impacts on the planet.

Harmony 34 has the opportunity to become part of our permanent collection. With its vivid colors, tactile knit and crocheted corals, Harmony 34 invites wonder and reflection while conveying the beauty and biodiversity of ocean reefs. “As one of the first artworks by a living artist from Southeast Asia to enter the Eskenazi Museum’s collection,” says Pamela Buell Curator of Asian Art Natasha Kimmet, “Harmony 34 would allow us to tell richer stories across global artmaking traditions and cultures, while also relating to Indiana’s own geological history and limestone legacy.”

Fittingly, IU Day coincides with Earth Day this year. As we honor the planet, your support can help ensure that we are able to acquire new works like Harmony 34, an impactful collection that reinforces our shared commitment to a more sustainable future.

 

"Mulyana’s work is exciting because it emphasizes the value of joy, play, and curiosity…I believe Harmony 34 will quickly become a visitor favorite!"

-Pamela Buell Curator of Asian Art Natasha Kimmet

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By  Eskenazi Museum of Art

Step into the vibrant seascapes of acclaimed Indonesian fiber artist Mulyana, currently on view in Vital Ecosystems at the Eskenazi Museum. Created using recycled yarn from textile factories and plastic bags from the food delivery industry, Mulyana’s coral reef sculptures draw on Indonesia’s rich textile and folklore traditions while engaging with pressing global social and environmental issues, such as climate change, pollution, and biodiversity loss. This IU Day, your contribution can help the Eskenazi Museum of Art toward its goal of acquiring works such as Mulyana’s Harmony 34, an evocative sculpture on view that will offer a lasting reminder of the connection between people and the natural world.

With over 47,000 objects in our collection, we take great pride in showcasing expressive artworks that stick with you long after you leave the museum. Mulyana’s fantastical reimaginings of biodiverse reef environments are no different—highlighting the beauty and vulnerability of the ocean. An assortment of textile corals, fish, and other aquatic life alongside inventive figures slowly shifts our perspective, subtly inviting reflection on our own identities. Mulyana’s focus on collaboration highlights the importance of human connection amid the social isolation felt by so many today, underscoring how closely our lives are tied to the environment. As we navigate an ecological journey of harmony, growth, decay, and decline, we must confront our impacts on the planet.

Harmony 34 has the opportunity to become part of our permanent collection. With its vivid colors, tactile knit and crocheted corals, Harmony 34 invites wonder and reflection while conveying the beauty and biodiversity of ocean reefs. “As one of the first artworks by a living artist from Southeast Asia to enter the Eskenazi Museum’s collection,” says Pamela Buell Curator of Asian Art Natasha Kimmet, “Harmony 34 would allow us to tell richer stories across global artmaking traditions and cultures, while also relating to Indiana’s own geological history and limestone legacy.”

Fittingly, IU Day coincides with Earth Day this year. As we honor the planet, your support can help ensure that we are able to acquire new works like Harmony 34, an impactful collection that reinforces our shared commitment to a more sustainable future.

 

"Mulyana’s work is exciting because it emphasizes the value of joy, play, and curiosity…I believe Harmony 34 will quickly become a visitor favorite!"

-Pamela Buell Curator of Asian Art Natasha Kimmet

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