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Mella Jaarsma (born Emmeloord, 1960) is an artist who hails from the Netherlands but now resides in Indonesia.

She spent her childhood in the Netherlands, where she also studied at the Minerva Academy of Visual Arts in Groningen.

Jaarsma's work comments on social and political issues within Indonesian society, mainly: discrimination, racialism, minorities and identity. Her most well known work are body-covering shelters made out of unexpected materials.[3] For example, frog skins, squirrels, bats, snakes and chickens are employed to create a wearable piece. The garment symbolises protection, and visually represents fear or a need for a 'security blanket'. Her work also alludes to the isolation of human beings and the need for a filtered approach to the world.

Jaarsma has achieved international recognition, having 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.

In 1988, with her partner, Nindityo Adipurnomo she founded the Cemeti Art House in Yogyakarta. Cemeti Art House organises exhibitions, projects and residencies.

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      • Mella Jaarsma (b. 1960) Landscape Dress Up, 2012
        Dec. 08, 2024

        Mella Jaarsma (b. 1960) Landscape Dress Up, 2012

        Est: RM2,000 - RM3,500

        Mella Jaarsma is known for her evocative costume installations made from a diverse range of materials. Her works reflect upon social issues and are poignant observations on tradition and culture. In this work, a green landscape was developed into a costume that covers the body and head, revealing the eyes and other body parts. Mella Jaarsma was born in Emmeloord and trained at the Minerva Academy in Groningen (1978-1984). She continued her studies at the IKJ Art Institute in Jakarta (1984) and the Indonesian Institute of the Arts in Yogyakarta (1985-1986). In 1988, together with Nindityo Adipurnomo, she co-founded the Cemeti Art House in Yogyakarta. She has taken part in the 3rd Asia-Pacific Triennial in Brisbane, Australia (1999); the Gwangju Biennale (2002), the Yokohama Triennial (2005), and the 20th Sydney Biennale (2016). Her recent solo exhibitions include: 'Performing Artifacts: Objects In Question', ROH projects, Jakarta, Indonesia (2022).

        Henry Butcher Art Auctioneers
      • Mella Jaarsma (b. 1960) Singaporean Shelter, 2003
        Dec. 08, 2024

        Mella Jaarsma (b. 1960) Singaporean Shelter, 2003

        Est: RM2,000 - RM4,000

        Mella Jaarsma is known for her evocative costume installations made from a diverse range of materials. Her works reflect upon social issues and are poignant observations on tradition and culture. A profusion of vertical orange and black stripes were laid out to convey the notion of a shelter. This series of gouaches were produced during the artist's residency in Studio 106, Singapore. Mella Jaarsma was born in Emmeloord and trained at the Minerva Academy in Groningen (1978-1984). She continued her studies at the IKJ Art Institute in Jakarta (1984) and the Indonesian Institute of the Arts in Yogyakarta (1985-1986). In 1988, together with Nindityo Adipurnomo, she co-founded the Cemeti Art House in Yogyakarta. She has taken part in the 3rd Asia-Pacific Triennial in Brisbane, Australia (1999); the Gwangju Biennale (2002), the Yokohama Triennial (2005), and the 20th Sydney Biennale (2016). Her recent solo exhibitions include: 'Performing Artifacts: Objects In Question', ROH projects, Jakarta, Indonesia (2022).

        Henry Butcher Art Auctioneers
      • Mella JAARSMA (Dutch artist, b. 1960)
        Apr. 13, 2024

        Mella JAARSMA (Dutch artist, b. 1960)

        Est: €100 - €200

        ‘Square Body - ½ Body’ (2009) No. 31 from the edition of 60 Silkscreen print on leather. Signed, titled and dated.

        Hessink's
      • Mella JAARSMA (Dutch artist, b. 1960)
        Mar. 23, 2022

        Mella JAARSMA (Dutch artist, b. 1960)

        Est: €100 - €200

        Mella JAARSMA (Dutch artist, b. 1960) ‘Square Body – ½ Body’ (2009) No. 31 from the edition of 60 Signed, titeled and dated Silkscreen print on leather

        Hessink's
      • Mella JAARSMA (Dutch artist, b. 1960)
        Jan. 26, 2021

        Mella JAARSMA (Dutch artist, b. 1960)

        Est: €200 - €300

        ‘Square Body - ½ Body’ (2009) No. 31 from the edition of 60 Signed, titled and dated Silkscreen print on leather Total sheet size: 190 x 80 cm (Framed and behind glass) (Please refer to department for Condition report. You can find the biography of this artist in our digital catalogue for this sale)

        Hessink's
      • Mella Jaarsma (b. 1960) The Talisman
        Oct. 06, 2020

        Mella Jaarsma (b. 1960) The Talisman

        Est: $13,000 - $16,000

        Mella Jaarsma (b. 1960) The Talisman 2009 mixed media size variable For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website

        Bonhams
      • MELLA JAARSMA (b. 1960) The Talisman, 2009, Chainmail
        Nov. 06, 2016

        MELLA JAARSMA (b. 1960) The Talisman, 2009, Chainmail

        Est: RM9,000 - RM12,000

        Inspired by samurai shields, Mella Jaarsma makes an amulet-like concoction of new and used chains and necklaces, which could double as fashion jewellery. Her works touch on issues such as ethnicity, belief systems and gender.Hailing from Holland where she was born in Emmeloord and trained at the Minerva Academy in Groningen (1978-1984), Mella decides to base herself in Yogyakarta after continuing her studies at the IKH Art Institute in Jakarta (1984) and the Indonesian Instituteof the Arts in Yogyakarta (1985-86).With her partner Nindityo Adipurnomo, she founded the Cemeti Gallery in Yogyakarta. She has taken part in the 3rd Asia-Pacific Triennial in Brisbane, Australia, in 1999; the Gwangju Biennale in 2002, the Yokohama Triennial and the 20th Sydney Biennale.

        Henry Butcher Art Auctioneers
      • MELLA JAARSMA (b. The Netherlands 1960)
        May. 24, 2009

        MELLA JAARSMA (b. The Netherlands 1960)

        Est: $24,000 - $40,000

        MELLA JAARSMA (b. The Netherlands 1960) Costume signed and dated 'M Jaarsma 07' (lower right) mixed media on canvas 78¾ x 30¾ in. (200 x 78 cm.)

        Christie's
      • Mella Jaarsma (b. Emmerloord, The Netherlands,
        May. 10, 2009

        Mella Jaarsma (b. Emmerloord, The Netherlands,

        Est: ₹4,000,000 - ₹6,000,000

        Mella Jaarsma (b. Emmerloord, The Netherlands, 1960) Ritual of Relief 1992 oil on paper 36 x 27 x cm signed and dated (lower left):"Mella Jaarsma '92"

        Sidharta Auctioneer
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