Bangkok Punnawitthi The Line, 2025. Acrylic on canvas, 120 x 90 cm approx. Courtesy the artist and Galerie Sara Lily PerezStep into Figures in Motion and Places Remembered, a groundbreaking solo exhibition by the innovative German artist Filipp Jenikäe at Galerie Sara Lily Perez. Running from March 7 to April 18, 2026, this captivating showcase marks Jenikäe’s exciting debut with the gallery, presenting a compelling collection of new works created in 2025 that delve into the very essence of contemporary urban existence.
In this striking exhibition, Jenikäe orchestrates a complex dialogue between collective spectacle and personal memory. His vibrant paintings feature a dynamic interplay of elements, street façades, soaring high-rise corridors, bustling public spaces, and the electrifying energy of stadium crowds, all unfolding within a singular, rhythmic plane. Here, human movement, architectural structures, and visual signage converge, transcending static representation to create fluid recollections that resonate with familiarity and depth.
Carlitos Alcaraz vs Jannik Sinner US Open, 2025. Detail-Acrylic on canvas, 150 x 130 cm approx. Courtesy the artist and Galerie Sara Lily PerezIn Jenikäe’s hands, cities transform into living entities; they pulse with the vibrancy of accumulated images, vivid rhythms, and the manifold experiences of daily life. This invitation to explore how spectacle and intimacy coexist sheds light on how our memories are sculpted by the relentless flow of visual media in contemporary society. The figures and landscapes within Jenikäe’s work exist in a suspended state, elevated by the very mechanisms of memory itself.
Freibad, 2025. Acrylic on canvas, 150 x 150 cm-Courtesy the artist and Galerie Sara Lily PerezArt lovers and curious minds alike are urged to experience the world of Jenikäe, where sports figures, tennis stars, basketball legends, and historic athletes are reborn as visual language. Their gestures are immortalised at the peak of action, evoking the thrill and aspiration that chases us through screens and advertisements, cementing their roles as powerful symbols of collective focus and energy.
The artist also weaves in references to collectable imagery, such as vintage trading cards, inviting audiences to reflect on the long-standing interplay between nostalgia and visual storytelling. As you explore, consider how these iconic images have long influenced our perception of history, and how this legacy continues to shape our understanding of the present.
Celebrate the opening reception on March 6, 2026, and join us in an exploration of how Filipp Jenikäe’s art dismantles the barriers between past and present, spectacle and your own lived experience. Don’t miss this opportunity to step into a world where memory is both a canvas and a tapestry, crafted with creativity and insight, waiting for you to discover its layers. Mark your calendars and join us at Galerie Sara Lily Perez for a visual journey that promises to linger long after you leave!
Shinjuku Tokyo Mount Fuji, 2025. Acrylic on canvas, 120 x 90 cm approx. Courtesy the artist and Galerie Sara Lily PerezAbout Galerie Sara Lily Perez. Founded in 2021 by Sara Lily Perez, Galerie SLP is a contemporary art gallery based in Berlin. The gallery is dedicated to advancing the dialogue between contemporary art and pressing social and environmental issues. Operating from its exhibition space in BIKINI BERLIN, Galerie Sara Lily Perez represents a diverse roster of emerging and established international artists working across painting, sculpture, digital media, and photography. Through a rigorous program of curated exhibitions, institutional collaborations, and public programming, the gallery fosters critical engagement and champions art as a catalyst for social change.
Exhibition Details: Title: Figures in Motion and Places Remembered Artist: Filipp Jenikäe Dates: 7 March – 18 April 2026 Location: Galerie Sara Lily Perez Address: Budapester Str. 48, 10787 Berlin, Germany
