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DiaporamaThe Follower/(Wo) man of Quality
Mella Jaarsma (1960 –)
Explore Mella Jaarsma's powerful custom installations examining cultural diversity through clothing, the body & food. Addressing social issues in Indonesia, her work is celebrated globally.
Fubon Art Foundation Very Fun Park (Taipei, Republic of China)
Explore Fubon Art Foundation Very Fun Park in Taipei! Experience innovative art exhibitions blending urban spaces with masterpieces by Rodin & Van Gogh – redefining art's role in daily life.
The Dutch artist Mella Jaarsma has lived in Indonesia for many years. This piece was inspired by the 2002 terrorist bombings in Bali. The badges on the clothing come from schools, political parties, churches and companies from across the island archipelago and although they appear to peacefully coexist, there is a hint of crisis that can potentially break out. The use of clothing and the western female form to experience exotic foreign culture offers answers to the misunderstandings created by the misture of complex diverse cultures. The work is displayed at graniph, a design T-Shirt store made by artists from across the world. While using the vitality and innovation represented by the store, this artwork expresses the hope in multiculturalism.
About this artwork
- Title: The Follower/(Wo) man of Quality
- Artist: Mella Jaarsma
- Format: Portrait
- Copyright status: Under copyright
- Where to see it: Fubon Art Foundation Very Fun Park
- Creative period: Contemporary
- Keywords: design t-shirt art , bali bombing art , symbolic garment art
- Color hue: Ochre to Sepia
- Color intensity: Vivid
- Perceived brightness: brilliant
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