SAVE THE DATE!
27/03/2025
Ugly Like The War Art Fund-Raising is back and ready to finalise its action with a wonderful finissage event taking place at
@edelundfaul (Berlin, Veteranenstr. 16) on March 27th, 2025.
Come and meet the artists : @dancidoodles @saskiadoodles @doris.hansen @unkanny_vali @collectionofobjects_ @futschiprint @rinettaklinger @piapentzlin
Also a little reminder that any contribution helps and
goes directly to our partner NGOs:
@cadus_org : https://www.betterplace.org/en/projects/128206-emergency-medical-response-in-gaza
@doctorswithoutborders : https://www.aerzte-ohne-grenzen.de/online-spenden
Many thanks and have a lovely day <3
You would like to support the fundraiser “Ugly like the War”? Jump in!
Option 1 - you want to donate by purchasing an art piece
If you are interested in an art piece from our catalogue, please write us an email first with the following information:
-> the piece-title you are interested in
-> all pieces have a minimum donation-price, but of course, you can also donate more if you would like to.
All donation go 100% to the NGO of your choice
-> Select one of our partner-NGOs: Cadus e.V. Berlin or ÄrzteohneGrenzen
and place a donation with the reference “UGLYLIKETHEWAR”
-> once you completed the donation please send us a receipt of that donation, then we will reserve your selected art piece and send you a donation contract with the artist
You can also donate without purchasing an art piece. Every little donation helps our fundraiser.
So if you want to help, just write us an email, by letting us know, which NGO you want to donate to and send us the receipt of your donation.
We would like to keep track of the amount we are raising.
So keep in mind to put “UglyLikeTheWar” as a reference to your donation.
Direct donation Links to our partner NGOs
CADUS e.V. Berlin
For donations to Cadus e.V. Berlin via betterplace.org - Emergency medical aid in Gaza:
-> https://www.betterplace.org/en/projects/128206-emergency-medical-aid-in-gaza
Ärzte Ohne Grenzen
For donations to ÄrzteOhneGrenzen:
-> https://www.aerzte-ohne-grenzen.de/online-spenden
Collection of Objects
Behind the Label collectionofobjects are two fashion designers (Linh Hoang and Miriam Steinmacher) who together celebrate their passion for creativity.
A conglomeration of “works” that emerge from the pursuit of various crafts.
What drives them is their enthusiasm for textile materials and their appreciation of them.
With the intention of escaping from the destructive chains of action in the fashion industry,
they pursue the approach of creating something new from existing materials.
contact: hello@collectionofobjects.eu
insta: @collectionofobjects_
Artist: Miriam Steinmacher
“Smartphone bags” in neon yellow and pastel turquoise. One Size (2023/2024)
Material: second hand yarn, certified organic yarn
For this fundraising “Ugly like the War” the Artist accepts a Donation-Price of 15EUR+++
Store-Price: 25EUR “Recycled knit top”
Seize S-M (2024)
For this fundraising “Ugly like the War” the Artist accepts a Donation-Price of 60EUR+++
Store Price: 90EUR
Rinetta Klinger
About the artwork:
Red and blue represent opposing forces. Red is the colour of warmth, passion and energy, while blue stands for calm, serenity and stability. They create an interesting tension here, a balance between passion and calm. This expressive balance symbolises inner harmony.
In heraldry (the art of blazoning) and in flag lore, red and blue are often found in flags and coats of arms. The combination often symbolises patriotism, courage AND peace. In Western cultures in particular, red and blue together are often seen as a powerful symbol of cohesion and unity.
About the Artist:
The depths of my art reveal an unshakeable connection to the pulsating creative energy of the cosmos. Characterised by the ‘Multimedia Intuitive Expressionism’ I have developed. I see myself as a medium through which the primal force of the subconscious finds its expression. My artistic approach, a manifesto of unconventionality, is both a personal liberation and a call to society to follow one's own dreams in order to live true authenticity.
Rinetta Klinger, born in Lithuania and raised in southern Germany, has established herself as a recognised artist through a life of growth opportunities and personal transformation. Very early in her life, she faced strong formative challenges. Based on an early uprooting, the resulting upbringing in a strict religious cult and a severe depression of her beloved mamushka. Rinetta countered the darkness of childhood with a strong need for liveliness, imagination, colour and joy.
Rinetta currently lives and works in Berlin and Mallorca. She divides her time between these two inspiring places. Her art, which can be found in private collections worldwide, demonstrates an extraordinary ability to visualise inner processes and invite viewers to question and expand their own perspectives.
insta: @rinettaklinger
website: www.rinettaklinger.com
contact: info@rinettaklinger.com
“Red Velvet“ (2022), 32x32cm
For this fundraising “Ugly like the War” the Artist accepts a Donation-Price of 90EUR+++
Gallery-Price: 490EUR
Saskia Kresse
I am Saskia, a Berlin-based artist currently studying biology. My current creative practice spans painting, ceramics, and drawing. My work focuses on capturing and magnifying details of everyday life, emphasizing the emotions and essence of my subjects rather than their literal appearance.
I completed a ceramics apprenticeship in the Philippines, an experience that deeply influenced my approach to materials and technique. Through my art, I aim to express feelings and ideas that I can’t easily put into words.
In my portrait series, I explore how emotions can be translated into visual forms, creating work that invites viewers to connect with what lies beneath the surface.
insta: @saskiadoodles
“Dissipating“ (2024), 29,7x42cm, Acryl on paper
Spendenbeitrag: 120EUR
Futschiprint
We are futschiprint, a creative duo, with a background in art and photography, from Berlin-Neukölln who specialises in screen printing, primarily working with second-hand, donated or found textiles.
We mainly produce our own designs, created digitally or directly drawn, with various printing techniques.
Our donated piece „Lost colors“ shows halftone screenprints of glas items which are handcrafted in the city of Hebron. The idea was inspired by the beauty of this traditional art industry who once flourished and was known beyond its region but now is struggling with production and export due to the occupation of israel. It is a small attempt to pay tribute to this proud art and admiring its artists.
The sweater is provided by uniqlo and 100% Cotton.
The printing-colors are water based, environmentally friendly and long living.
website: www.futschi-print.de
mail: mail@futschiprint.de
insta: futschiprint
“lost colors“ (2024), screenprint on textile, Seize L
Spendenbeitrag: 90EUR
Pia Penzlin
In my work I am inspired by the notion of emotional realism: Instead of capturing an ‘accurate’ imprint of reality I am more concerned about how reality feels like.
I aspire to capture a certain poetic beat that resonates with me in my environment and translate it visually.
I received my B.A. of Human Geography at Kings College London and my M.A. of Photography and Image-Making at Paris College of Art. I was always fascinated how communities are bound together and reflect how this is mirrored on an individual level, embedded within a societal backbone. In my work I want to weave memories, emotions of different cultures, together in short films- blending documentary, music and visual script to garner empathy for the other. Currently I am happy to creatively pursue my vision while working in the team of Beyond Borders Media and Pantheon Pictures.
About the Work
Both images were taken during a free Palestine Protest close to Place de’Republic in Paris, 2021.
Shot on film the right-hand image depicts a man running seemingly into the abyss of washed out burn of the final roll, behind him towers the fountain of a water cannon of the protest police.
The left-hand image is a collage of several shots taken during the same demonstration of pigeons that were shrilled into the sky by microphones, thrown tear gas and chants during the protest.
The reading of the diptych is an allegory for the quest of freedom within chaos and unrest.
website: www.pentzl.in
mail: pia.pentzlin@gmail.com
“Palestine x Paris“ (2021), Diptych Ensemble, print on two cotton-linen 228 g/m², B 100cm x L 66cm,
White Overlock-Stitch
Spendenbeitrag: 200EUR
Doris Hansen
I am Doris Hansen, currently based in Berlin-Neukölln.
In my work, which i call microworlds, I develop artificial paradises deriving from small natural phenomena. The microworlds consist of objects and drawings.
My Materials are as far from nature as possible and industrially made, such as modelling clay, styrofoam, synthetic textiles, LED and feltpen. The artificiality of this perfect and glamorous world of plastic splendor is intensified by the integration of forms, which immerse the viewer into the extraterrestrial fantasies of early science-fiction films and comics.
insta: doris.hansen
website: www.dorisland.de