Pieter Andas Parinatha

Pieter Andas Parinatha is an audio-visual artist from Kalimantan whose practice centres on the exploration of culture and localisation processes in West Kalimantan. Through experimental approaches and research-based visual narratives, his work offers new representations of identity, collective memory, and the social dynamics of local communities.

Beyond his artistic practice, Pieter is actively involved in community development and currently serves as the Head of the Dayak Youth Community, where he advocates for creative collaboration, cultural education, and inclusive spaces for expression among the younger generation of Kalimantan. His work functions as a bridge between tradition, technology, and contemporary perspectives.

Title : I Am What You Wear, I Am What I Am

Medium : Installation Video

n/a (2025)

The video installation I Am What You Wear, I Am What I Am explores socio-cultural identity through the interplay of analogue media and physical materials. Six analogue television units (CRT) display live video feeds captured by cameras recording facial expressions. The video signals are transmitted via RCA composite cables, producing a retro aesthetic characterised by scanlines and faded colours. This visual texture reinforces the work’s reflection on the relationship between humans, technology, and fashion.

Mannequins, positioned beneath the televisions functioning as “heads,” wear different garments that symbolise variations of social identity. Together, these elements illustrate how clothing and media shape both self-perception and public perception, while inviting reflection on the fluid and impermanent nature of identity within contemporary social and cultural life.