Clinic Primata

Artist Heri Dono (Indonesian, born 1960)

Date2001

DimensionsIn 7 parts: 7 x 8 x 12 in. each

MediumMixed Media: Books, Collage, and Fiberglass

ClassificationSculpture

Credit LinePurchased with funds from the Libbey Endowment, Gift of Edward Drummond Libbey

Object number

2015.42

Not on View

Label TextHeri Dono believes there are three different levels of human character: those who question life, discuss life, and laugh at life. Dono’s work reflects the latter, combining humor with his social and political commentary, making him a master of satire. His art is influenced by cartoons, and animation, as well as traditional and contemporary Javanese culture from his native Indonesia. Atop the series of slightly burned books displaying images and writing from Javanese culture are fiberglass monkey skulls. The visually compelling work presents a commentary on globalism.Published ReferencesThe World and I: Heri Dono’s Art Odyssey, Art: 1 New Museum, Jakarta, Indonesia, 2015, repr. p. 78.Exhibition HistoryRotterdam, The Netherlands, Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen,Unpacking Europe, 2001.

Potsdam, Germany, Sperl Galerie, Nikolaisaal, Heri Dono - The Ship of History, 2013.

Jakarta, Indonesia, Art: 1 New Museum,The World and I: Heri Dono’s Art Odyssey, 2015.