CMA is partnering with Gamelan Dharma Swara to present performances and interactive workshops inspired by Indonesia.

Story Time takes place at 1pm, featuring books by Indonesian authors read by Kristy Raffensberger of Hudson Public Library. Interactive performances and workshops with Gamelan Dharma Swara take place at 12pm and 2pm.

Workshops inspired by traditional and contemporary arts practices of Indonesia include:

Our Connected Community, Inspired by Entang Wiharso in Fine Arts: Artist Entang Wiharso is a multidisciplinary artist whose work speaks to how humans are all connected; he creates large metal pieces depicting humans, animals, and nature. Kids can experiment with metal materials, such as armature wire and aluminum foil, to create their own human or animal sculptures.

Wonderful Women, Inspired by Dolorosa Sinaga in Fine Arts: Dolorosa Sinaga is a legendary sculptor from Sumatra known for politically-charged creation of females figures in metal. Kids take inspiration from this artist by making a sculptural version of a great woman in their lives.

Underwater Worlds, Inspired by Mulyana in the Gallery: Mulyana is an Indonesian artist whose art practice involves working with the local community to create large-scale knit underwater scenes. Kids take inspiration from Mulyana and create underwater creatures and habitats using textiles. Work together with a Teaching Artist or new CMA friend to build your world.

Animism Sculptures, Inspired by Ichwan Noor at the Clay Bar: Indonesian sculptor Ichwan Noor creates sculptures that reimagine everyday technology, such as VW cars, with human or soulful traits. This concept of animism, or the attribution of a soul to plants, inanimate objects, and natural phenomena, can be applied to our favorite everyday technologies. Imagine an iPhone that dances, a subway car that sings, or any other technology that you see everyday with a soul of its own.

FX Horonso Layered Memory Animations in the Media Lab: FX Horonso is one of Indonesia’s leading contemporary artists. In his recent installations, he creates mixed media works that combine old documentary photography from his father with new technologies. Using old photos and multiplanes, create an animation that ties history and the present together.

Gamelan Dharma Swara in the Sound Booth: Gamelan music uses intricate aural patterns to create a soundscape for dance and performance. The group’s performance at CMA combines traditional Balinese music with new music. Using drums, chimes, and natural sounds, kids can create their own piece of music,inspired by Gamelan Dharma Swara.