Nabila Ernada is an Indonesian design researcher and media artist. Trained as a communications specialist and social strategist in ID <love>, she earned a BA in Media Studies from Universitas Indonesia (ID) and later an MA in Social Design from Design Academy Eindhoven (NL). Her work explores the in-between zones of surveillance and resistance, tracing how media infrastructures govern visibility, legality, and the body, particularly within Indonesian contexts.
video art
Exploring the interplay of our human existence where the body and mind emerge as distinct entities, each possessing its own autonomous nature. When these two components align, and come together by shared intentions, navigating life's path becomes a breeze. Yet, the complexities arise when the body and mind diverge, steering us in opposing directions. The body, often quick to respond, acts as our default setting, a pure embodiment of instinct. In contrast, the mind's response, molded by past experiences, carries the weight of conditioning.