I traveled to Berlin to visit Kathrin Linkersdorff’s solo exhibition, Microverse, at Haus am Kleistpark, part of the Municipal Galleries Tempelhof-Schöneberg. Experiencing the artist’s perspective – from the work’s inception to its execution – is always a privilege, and I am grateful. Engaging closely with the pieces revealed new insights. The works possess painterly qualities, with delicate, brushstroke-like marks that suggest the touch of a hand. Unlike contemporary “printed” paintings that mimic trompe l’oeil effects, these feel authentically tactile.
Though the end result may be a photograph, I don’t consider Linkersdorff a photographer. Her practice incorporates scientific processes, brilliantly capturing the essence of wabi-sabi, embracing imperfection and transience. I’ve observed collectors gravitate to the ethereal qualities and classic forms of her pieces, drawn to their timeless allure. Linkersdorff’s newest series, above, created in collaboration with a lab, evokes constellations or the aurora borealis, shimmering with vibrant, symbiotic colors and a sense of motion. These works, not yet shown in New York, hold immense promise, and I’m confident they will soon captivate audiences there.
Jess Feldman
New York, April 2025
