In this episode, host John Kudos sits down with Mulyana, a remarkable crochet artist from Indonesia known for his larger-than-life yarn installations and global exhibitions. From humble beginnings in Bandung to showcasing immersive textile art across United States, Korea, Japan, Singapore, Australia, and more. Mulyana shares how he crafts vibrant underwater worlds and emotional landscapes using yarn, recycled plastic, and performance.
Introduction
Exhibiting in New York & Current Shows
How Mogus Was Born (Alter Ego & Final Project)
Crochet as a Medium & Breaking Stereotypes
Math, Origami, and the Logic Behind Crochet
Materials, Scale, and Storytelling
Performance, Dance & Art That Comes Alive
White Coral, Death & ‘Remembering Our Collective Future
Personal Story: Losing His Mother & the ‘Betty’ Series
Community, Teaching & Creating From Passion
Crochet is about counting and repetition, so it becomes very meditative for me.
