The Fragility of Existence

Regina Weiss' drawings and sculptures are created gradually, in many small steps of elaboration, observation, and addition. The process extends over a period of weeks or even months and thus stands in stark contrast to her fleeting motifs, which often only exist for a short time before they disintegrate, take on a new form, or simply disappear. These are seemingly mundane objects and impressions, such as the dust that accumulates in the corners and crevices of an apartment, or the perception of the pavement passing by the eye during a walk through the city—phenomena that we encounter repeatedly in everyday life, but which usually vanish before they enter our consciousness. However, the artist does not see the ephemeral nature of her subjects as the actual theme of her work. Rather, she is interested in the underlying phenomenon of vulnerability, an inherent characteristic of us humans as well. After all, our journey through life is marked by unpredictability, change, and fragility.

The artist, who has received numerous scholarships and awards, now lives and works in Berlin. She first studied sculpture at the Dresden Academy of Fine Arts and at the Royal Institute of Art in Stockholm. After graduating, she completed postgraduate studies as a master student under Martin Honert in Dresden, followed by a part-time master's degree in Spatial Strategies at the Berlin-Weißensee School of Art. Her light, delicate, and at the same time complex works with their very own aesthetic are regularly on display in numerous exhibitions in Germany and abroad, are represented in private and institutional collections, and have already been featured in various publications.

More about the artist: Regina Weiss' artist page