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31.08.2022

A COLOURFUL AND PLAYFUL TAKE ON CONTEMPLATION: BIKINI BERLIN TEAMS UP WITH BERLIN ARTIST ISIS MARIA FOR THIS YEAR'S FESTIVE INSTALLATION

BIKINI BERLIN is continuing its festive tradition. Every Christmas since 2016, the concept shopping mall has initiated a collaboration with a selected artist and taking over the creative reins this year is Isis Maria. The Berlin-based artist is not only responsible for the design of the wrapping paper itself, but also the inspiration behind the annual Christmas installation that will put visitors to BIKINI BERLIN in a festive and contemplative mood.

Colourful, playful and full of details are three ways to sum up Isis Maria’s work. Using acrylic and oil paints, the artist, who is originally from Cologne, captures small moments of joy and the beauty of everyday life in her paintings. For the sustainably produced gift wrapping paper with BIKINI BERLIN, Isis Maria has come up with three exclusive designs centred on the theme of gathering with families and friends. A recurring key element is a dining table complete with typically bright colours and playful details. But references to the festive season such as stars, candles and little Christmas tree decorations are not at the focus here: for both the artist and BIKINI BERLIN, it’s more about conveying the warmth and cosiness of being together and the opportunity for reflection that the run-up to Christmas provides. The installation, which is also part of the cooperation, aims to convey precisely this feeling to visitors of the concept shopping mall. Selected components of Isis Maria’s designs will be printed on large building blocks, which will be stacked up in the event space on the ground floor. Amid all the stresses of Christmas shopping, BIKINI BERLIN is inviting guests to pause for a moment and enjoy the warm and fuzzy vibes that the installation radiates. You’ll soon forget about the hectic rush of the festive season and will be reminded of what really matters: spending time with family and loved ones, kind gestures and giving gifts, however big or small. Thanks to the different seating areas, the installation at BIKINI BERLIN will be an oasis of festive calm where visitors will love spending time.

Both the installation and the gift-wrapping station will be open during the concept shopping mall’s regular opening hours (from Mondays to Saturdays, 10:00 am until 8:00 pm). After buying your presents for friends and family at BIKINI BERLIN, you can have them wrapped for you at the mall. Or, if you prefer to wrap your gifts yourself, you can, of course, also take sheets of the wrapping paper home with you. There are three different designs to choose from. A little wander around the installation in the event space on the ground floor is the perfect way to round off Christmas shopping trips. Visitors to the mall will also have the opportunity to send their own Christmas greetings in the form of free postcards.