Louisa Berger

About

Louisa Berger‘s work is primarily inspired by memories — memories of feelings, moments, places. Everyday life, with its often overlooked moments and details, plays a significant role in her practice. Berger is drawn to strange, absurd, or unsettling objects, scenes, and compositions, finding inspiration in the structures, shapes, and forms that often go unnoticed.

One subject that particularly captivates her is the concept of fences. These structures not only serve as physical barriers but also evoke deeper reflections on boundaries — both tangible and intangible. In her practice, Berger delves into the spaces that fences enclose, examining how they are constructed and how they interact with and shape the landscapes they are put into. Fences emerge as powerful symbols: They represent both the border to the unreachable and a boundary to distant memories. Through her paintings, she creates a merged scene of blurry images interrupted by the sharp lines formed by these structures, visible only when standing close to the painting and remaining nearly unnoticeable from afar. It creates an atmosphere of subtle violence, evoking emotions of uncertainty and uncanny connections and interpretations in those standing in front.