NABILA AVIANI

BIOGRAPHY

Nabila Aviani (b. 2000) is an Indonesian-born figurative painter, raised in the United Arab Emirates and currently based in The Hague, Netherlands. She holds a BA in Fine Art (Painting) from the Royal Academy of Art (KABK) and is pursuing an MA in Art Direction at LABASAD, Barcelona. Her multicultural upbringing, combined with her lived experiences with bipolar disorder and borderline personality disorder, deeply informs her artistic practice, exploring themes of identity, mental health and emotional vulnerability.

Nabila’s bold, emotionally charged paintings reflect her struggles with mental health, delving into self-hate, identity crises and psychological instability. Her works serve as visual diaries, chronicling the intense highs of mania, the depths of depression, and the emotional fluctuations of borderline personality disorder. She visualises the chaotic interplay between emotional extremes through fragmented forms and expressive brushstrokes, offering a raw and intimate portrayal of the human condition.

Her upbringing in the United Arab Emirates, Indonesian heritage, and current life in the Netherlands have nurtured a deep curiosity about identity and self-perception. This third-culture experience drives her exploration of fluid, non-binary concepts of selfhood, embracing the complexities and contradictions inherent in human existence.

Nabila’s practice celebrates resilience, imperfection, and the transformative power of fearless self-expression. Through her art, she challenges societal taboos, destigmatises mental illness, and invites viewers to confront vulnerability and embrace the beauty found in the raw, fragmented self.