Arielle und die Politik der schönen Dinge
Josefine Reisch presents new works at Noah Klink gallery during Berlin Gallery Weekend. Her paintings combine mermaids, shipping containers, and Euroboxes to explore themes of standardization, global capitalism, and the politics of beauty. The exhibition, titled "Poxy Proxy," is a duo show with Miriam Umiń. Reisch's studio visit reveals her interest in how objects like Eurokisten (standardized plastic crates) and shipping containers symbolize economic progress and power structures, while mermaid imagery from Disney's "Arielle" questions the equation of beautiful things with moral goodness.
This matters because Reisch's work offers a sharp visual critique of how everyday objects carry hidden histories of trade, standardization, and ideology. By juxtaposing seemingly disparate elements—mermaids from a children's story with industrial logistics—she forces viewers to reconsider the relationship between aesthetics, value, and power. The Berlin Gallery Weekend platform amplifies this conversation, positioning Reisch among contemporary artists who dissect the visual language of capitalism.