About Mulyana
Discover the artistic journey of Mulyana, a visionary artist weaving stories through yarn.
About
Mulyana, popularly known as Mangmoel (born 1984), is an Indonesian visual artist known for his intricate crochet installations. Based in Yogyakarta, Mulyana has gained recognition for creating imaginative worlds that often feature modular forms and underwater-inspired characters, notably his octopus alter ego, Mogus. His work reflects themes of interactivity, and transformation, encouraging viewers to engage with concepts of identity and community. Using leftover yarn and fabric, Mulyana’s pieces highlight sustainability while blending traditional techniques with contemporary art. His creations have been exhibited internationally, including shows in New York, Tokyo, Japan, Shanghai and Jakarta, allowing global audiences to experience his unique, participatory art.
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Biography
EDUCATION
2005, Arts Education, UPI, Bandung.
2004 - 2005 Finance Management, ISID Gontor,Ponorogo.
RESIDENCY
2026, Rumah Atsiri Indonesia, Tawangmangu
2025, Arta Derau Ceramics, Bali
2022, Fukuoka Asian Art Museum, Japan
2021, Cheongju Korean Design and Craft, South Korea
2019, Project 11, Melbourne, Australia
2014, Nafas Residency, Yogyakarta
AWARDS
2022, The Alpha under 40 high end magazine
2018, Artist of the year Elle Magazine
2018, Tempo Magazine Selected Art Figure
One Person Exhibitions
2026
Art at Qiaoshan-Art Field Nanhai, Nanhai District, Foshan City, Guangdong, China
Vital Ecosystem, Eskenazi Museum of Art, United States
Second Serving, Manara Art Space, Surakarta
2025
Playful Bites, Dia.Lo.Gue Artspace, Jakarta
Edible Dreams, Artotel Thamrin, Jakarta
2024
A Man, A Monster and The Sea, Orasis Art Space, Surabaya
Remembering Our Collective Future, Sapar Contemporary, New York
2023
Seanergy, D’gallerie, Jakarta
Modular Utopia, USC LA Fisher Museum, Los Angeles,USA
2022
Bahtera Rahayu, SaRang Building, Yogyakarta
Fragile Ecologies, Sapar Contemporary, New York
2021
Bento, Please Cheer Me up 🙁, Ruang Dini, Bandung
Konco Mogus, Korean Craft and Design Foundation, Seoul
2020
Diver(sea)ty, ESPLANADE- Theatres on the Bay, Singapore
The Messenger, Art Porters, Singapore
2019
Anima Mundi, Central Embassy, Bangkok, Thailand
A Man, A Monster, and The Sea, The Goods Shed (FORM), Perth, Australia
2018
Multiple Hands, Selasar Sunaryo, Bandung
Coral Atlas, Art Central Hong Kong, HK
2012
Mogus World I, Galeri Gerilya, Bandung.
Mogus World II, Kedai Kebun Forum, Yogyakarta.
2009
Time after Time, Niagara Sarang Setan, Bandung.
Group
Shows
2026
Mang Moel x Bibit, Art Jakarta Garden. Hutan Kota by Plataran. Jakarta
Art Jakarta Papers, City Hall, Pondok Indah Mall 3, Jakarta
2025
Aichi Triennale: A Time Between Ashes and Roses, Nagoya, Japan
Permanent Exhibition, National Gallery of Indonesia
Happy Together, Whitestone Gallery, Singapore
Urban Moments, Grey Gallery, Bandung
Indonesia Pavilion World Expo, Osaka
2024
ArtMoments, Sheraton Grand Hotel, Jakarta
Artsubs - Ways of Dreaming, Pos Bloc Surabaya
Art Jakarta, JIEXPO Kemayoran, Jakarta
IOTA24: The Language of Craft in Contemporary Art, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Mogus Izakaya, Northern Alps Art Festival, Omachi City, Nagano, Japan
Culinary Canvas: The Art of Visual Feasts, Artsphere Gallery, Jakarta
Biophilia: Shattering Illusion, Isa Art Gallery, Jakarta
Imagery of Eastern Nusantara Sea, KIN Space, Jakarta
2023
De Grote Indonesië-tentoonstelling, DNK, Amsterdam, Netherland
BLUTOPIA: Digital Art Aquarium, Art- GATE 33 Art Gallery AIRSIDE,Hongkong
Art Jakarta 2023, JIEXPO Kemayoran, Jakarta
Shift: Adapting with Change and Resilience, Denison Museum, Ohio, USA
Mise en Place: Bandung Dalam Mangkuk, Keuken, Bandung
Equilibrium: At the Boundary Between Humans and Environment, Jeonju Palbok Art Factory Jeonju, South Korea
Woven Together: Celebrating South Hedland, Spinifex Hill Studio, South Hedland, Australia
ArtMoments, Sheraton Grand Jakarta, Jakarta
Water in Asian Art, Fukuoka Art Museum, Fukuoka, Japan
Warta #3, Jogja Gallery, Yogyakarta
Tudung Sundung, Oemah Budoyo, Yogyakarta
Equilibrium: At the Boundary Between Humans and Environment, Yeosu Expo Art Gallery, Yeosu, South Korea
Life is Beautiful, Artporter, Singapore
OOPS LOOPS, NA Arthouse, Jakarta
2022
Spot Presentation: KORAL LUNA, ARTJAK22, Jakarta
Kawan Nusantara: Wanita dan Alam, Spac8 Astha District, Jakarta
Harmony Island, Coral Triangle Center, Bali
Sagara, Ryuguji Temple, Fukuoka, Japan
ARTJOG MMXXII: Expanding Awareness, Jogja National Museum, Yogyakarta
Berdikari!, Distrik Seni X Sarinah, Jakarta
2021
Tools of Conviviality, Cheongju Craft Biennale, South Korea
Pekan Kebudayaan Nasional, Galeri Nasional, Jakarta
2020
Equilibrium: At the Boundary Between Human and Environment, Asia Culture Center, Gwangju,South Korea
Resilience, ART|JOG|12, Yogyakarta
Jumping the Shadow, Sapar Contemporary, New York
2019
Indonesian Contemporary Art and Design
Faktor X, Jakarta 2019, We Are Robot, Melbourne Fringe Festival, Melbourne, Australia
A Man, A Monster, and The Sea, Orange County Museum of Art, California, USA
2018
Enlightenment, ART|JOG|11, Yogyakarta
2017
Age of Hope Biennale Jogja XIV, Yogyakarta
Changing Perspective, ART|JOG|10, Yogyakarta.
2016
Imaginarium: Over The Ocean Under The Sea, Singapore Art Museum, Singapore.
Forest, Art Porters, Artstage Singapore, Singapore.
2015
Mapping Melbourne, Multicultural Arts Victoria, Australia.
Let Me Know You More, Chandan Gallery, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Infinity In Flux,ART|JOG|8, Taman Budaya, Yogyakarta.
2014
Bandung New Emergence, Selasar Sunaryo Artspace, Bandung.
4 Artists of Nafas Residensi, Yogyakarta; and Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
2013
Bandung Contemporary: Disposition, Lawangwangi Creative Space, Bandung.
2012
Indonesian Contemporary Fiber Art #1: Mapping, Art1 Gallery, Jakarta
Start Light, Galeri Gerilya, Bandung.
Design/Art: Renegotiating Boundaries, Lawangwangi Creative Space, Bandung.
Reposisi, Galeri Nasional, Jakarta.
2011
Contemporary Archeology Chapter Two, SIGIarts, Jakarta.
2010
Alter Media, Djamoe #4, UPI Bandung.
Pleasure All Mine, Play Dead #2, Galeri Padi, Bandung
Play Your Magic Finger, Tobucil & Klabs, Bandung.
2009
Deer Andry, Mes 56, Yogyakarta.
Toys Are Us, Tobucil & Klabs, Bandung.
Project & Commission Work
2025
LEGO World Play Day, DreamWorks, Building 8, Shanghai
Sustainability Culture, PERTAMINA, Jakarta
Fragile Ecologies, Art Gallery St. Lawrence University, New York
ASEAN Blue Innovation Business Matchmaking, Hotel Indonesia Kempinski, Jakarta
2024
Christmas Coral Installation, Marriott Hotel, Yogyakarta
Yarnscapes: Mulyana’s Environmental Tapestries, Wang Center-Skylight Gallery Homage to The Ocean, FESTIVAL LIKE 2024 JCC, Jakarta
Ocean Wonderland, PT Angkasa Pura IX, Yogyakarta International Airport, Yogyakarta
Imagery of Eastern Nusantara Sea, KIN Space, Jakarta
Ocean Blue Economy Innovation Project, Gedung ASEA, Jakarta
2022
Window Display Maison HERMES, Shanghai
Si Hideung –Si Bodas, MBloc, Jakarta.
2019
Window Display HERMES, Seoul.
Window Display HERMES, Singapore.
2018
Sea Remembers, ART|JOG|11, Yogyakarta.
2017
3 Sister Islands, Facebook Artists in Residence, Jakarta.