My New Nexian Is Enough
Electronic devices such as smartphones have been something inseparable in our lives. In elementary school, kids my age were already given smartphones that were famous in 2011, such as the Blackberry. I also needed it to join conversations with my friends and discuss my Blackberry since most of my friends owned one. Finally, one day, my parents got me a smartphone, but it wasn't a blackberry. I got a Nexian, having a shape similar to a Blackberry. Back in the day, what I got didn't fulfil my satisfaction. I felt like I was still left out from the others. This story made me reflect on many years later. Now, everything given to us has its reasons and grounds us to feel content with what we have. The parenting we experienced when we were still at an early age also affects us as human beings, as it sticks deep inside us when we continue our lives. As we grow up, it becomes a fundamental principle when we are put in social situations and develops into a mature sense.
Nadja Adia
Nadja Adia Saffa, originally from Surabaya and now in Jakarta, focuses on urban life and social issues in her art, influenced by her six years as a graphic designer. Her artistic inspirations include Juraj Florek, Bernadet Timko, and S. Sudjojono. She defines success as spiritual fulfillment and inspiring others. Art shifts her perspective, helping her value small, overlooked aspects of life. Currently studying printmaking, Nadja explores themes like Chinese-Indonesia...