ANANI is a multidisciplinary artist who receives most of her inspiration from her synesthesia. Autodidact she taught herself how to paint, illustrate, design, direct and write. Emerging from the world of dance, the field she worked in since the age of 10 - her visual work is strongly connected to movement and emotions. Therefore it carries deeper internal and external levels of the human understanding, which moves you to overthink your own perception over and over again.
When I close my eyes, the back of my forehead becomes a display for constant moving imagery, as a reaction to what I hear. All sound is image to me.
So that frequencies enter my brain, my mind’s eye instantly establishes clear patterns, shapes, colours, faces, creatures and emotions.
Whereas when I paint, all these attributes merge into one and create a fluid constellation of diverse, visualised sound waves.
Therefore listening to music creates this absolute state of flow, in which I find myself translating tone onto canvas, brushing my soul onto the blank page.
Next to painting, I also practice other forms of expression, as dance, poetry, illustration and film to convert my visions into reality.
My whole being is consumed by the urge to create. Experiencing something coming to life through the freedom of imagination and the guidance of sound is the highest form of existence to me.
Techniques
painting
on canvas I experience the biggest freedom in my creation outside of my body. It allows me to express my deepest feelings and capsule them in time and space.
dance / performance
movement has always been ingrained in my being. experimental dance is exploring the edges and cages of my physical shape and going beyond them.
upcycling clothing through art
with my mother being a seamstress, I grew up very close with fabric and fashion. In my very own appeal I upcycle vintage clothing by altering it through an artistic approach and keep garments in the loop by turning them into something unique
design
visual language is key. my imagination and creativity allows me to conceptualise innovative ideas. through close communication with the client I effectively understand and interpret the clients wishes.
Exhibitions
2017 Inherencia
Arena Berlin. Berlin, Germany / July
2018 Karma
Ritter Butzke. Berlin, Germany / March
2018 Inherencia
Melancholie 2. Berlin, Germany / October
2019 Co-Living Festival
Birgit & Bier. Berlin, Germany / June
2019 Hungry Soul
Kaduka. Berlin, Germany / November
2020 Pandemic Healing Arts x Widerkunst
Holzmarkt 25, Säälchen. Berlin, Germany / August
2021 MM Gallery
Brunnenstr. 17. Berlin, Germany / March
2021 Solo Show WATER LANES
Zemin Art Gallery. Berlin, Germany / 14-21.10.21
2023 Group Show REIMAGINE & REINVENT Nomad Collective
Monopol. Berlin, Germany / 02-03.09.23