Mella Jaarsma

장소: Emmeloord

타고난: 1960

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Mella Jaarsma is an artist who has become known for her complex custom installations and her focus on forms of cultural and racial diversity embedded within clothing, the body and food. She was born in Emmeloord, Netherlands in 1960 and spent her childhood there. She studied visual art at 'Minerva' Academy, Groningen (1978–1984). In 1988, with her partner Nindityo Adipurnomo, she founded the Cemeti Art House in Yogyakarta, Indonesia. Her work often explores social and political issues within Indonesian society, including discrimination, racialism, minorities and identity. She has achieved international recognition and has been presented in international art events and galleries including Singapore Art Museum, Third Asia Pacific Triennal, Queensland Art Gallery, Limerick City Gallery of Art, Gwangju Biennale, Yokohama Triennale, Katonah Museum of Art, National Gallery of Indonesia and The Royal Academy of Arts. She currently lives and works in Yogyakarta, Indonesia.