Susanne Schirdewahn MAUS AUF MARS

Mouse on Mars or Who's Flying Along?

Schirdewahn shines in her self-portrait, framing herself within social media amidst a flurry of colorful dots. In this vibrant display, she showcases her artistic versatility as a painter, object artist, writer, and as a freelance interviewer and illustrator for the local Berlin press.

Her work resonates with us on a personal level.

As the art viewer pauses, perhaps smiling at her unique "brainchildren," a personal mental movie begins to unfold in fast forward. Maybe it’s the summer nights spent in Mauerpark that awaken memories of "King of the Mauerpark," or perhaps the "party animals" of the eighties flash by, those party hoppers who emptied the buffets and roamed the scene. Maybe the "psychocow" evokes memories of staged psychological conversations that were necessary to secure a spot in a Berlin shared apartment. Perhaps the "colorful cow" reflects the changing dynamics of life partners and today’s zeitgeist of blended families. Or maybe the little doll, "I had this made," sensitively captures the profound social changes and the societal discussions of our time.