TIGHTLY HUGGING CARE, LOVE, PEACE

EKO NUGROHO

Indonesia

c. 2019

Vinyl sticker

Created for Gallery Children's Biennale 2019: Embracing Wonder

“Love is never static, but spreads and reaches out, growing and transforming…”

- Eko Nugroho

Observe this impressive wall mural featuring corals, leaves and vines—does it appear to be living, breathing and growing? Artist Eko Nugroho believes that a world full of care, love and peace looks like a heartfelt embrace. He encourages us to live in harmony and be good to one another.

For more fun activities, purchase an Art Pack from one of the Gallery Children’s Biennale vending machines around the Gallery.

WHO IS EKO NUGROHO?

Eko Nugroho (b. 1977) is an Indonesian artist who creates vibrant and playful artworks influenced by Javanese culture and everyday life. He often combines traditional crafts like batik and embroidery, with the vivid images and colours of contemporary street art.