Studio Series: Denalisa Shijaku
Berlin-based artist Denalisa Shijaku blends painting, curation, and creative direction in a practice that moves fluidly between disciplines. Her studio is both workspace and retreat, where ideas unfold instinctively. From cycling through the city to long studio hours, we spoke to Denalisa about her creative rhythm, sources of inspiration, and the pieces she chose for the first edition of POEVE Studio Series. What does your working day actually look like? A good work day is when I cycle to my studio in the morning. As soon as I arrive, I open the window, put on classical music, and take a moment to settle. I either continue working on an existing painting or begin a new one, sometimes both at the same time, moving between different works. I rest, browse through my art books, gather inspiration, and then continue. That is the beauty of making art. There is no real beginning and no end. Are there any places in Berlin you return to often for inspiration? I love walking through Tiergarten or along Karl-Marx-Allee. People don’t usually love Friedrichshain, but I do—probably because I live there! Nearby, there are two old antiquarian bookstores where I can easily lose myself for hours in art and old books.
