Living in a rapidly evolving city like my hometown, Berlin, I often find myself losing my connection to its ever-changing landscape. Places that once held familiarity are undergoing restructuring, renovation, or even demolition, making it challenging to navigate even the most familiar areas. Alongside the physical transformations, people are also disappearing. Gentrification and displacement are reshaping these neighborhoods as an influx of money pours in, altering the communities. The friendly faces that used to greet you on the streets have faded away.
The inception of this project was serendipitous. I stumbled upon a glass prism left by my grandparents after their passing. When I peered through it, the world around me took on a new perspective, sparking the idea to use this prism as a tool to explore my city and its changing landscapes in search of deeper meaning.
Through the prism, the world transforms, transporting me back 20 years. Colors become muted; dispersed light accentuates structures and symmetries. In this process, room is being created for imperfections and surprises, which too often seem forbidden in Berlin’s modern architecture. The prism serves as a bridge between my past and the present, allowing me to reconnect with the evolving cityscape of the city that I have called home for all my life.
Fine Art Print mounted on aluminum with wooden frame
Edition of 5