Josephine Rais x Common Ground
Josephine Rais x Common Ground
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Bringing colour to the court.
Berlin: it’s in Josephine Rais’s bones. That’s why she was commissioned to infuse a communal space in the capital with the real spirit of the city.
As part of the Bundesliga Common Ground project, Josephine was called up to revitalise an inner-city football pitch. With creative input from neighbourhood children, she transformed a nondescript space into a bold expression of their vision.
Blending natural elements with urban symbols, Josephine created a simple yet striking portrait of the children’s home: a city alive with colour and contradiction. To capture the complexities of the capital, she played to her strengths and expertly balanced shapes and shades at scale.
The finished product is a testament to Josephine’s talent, Berlin’s rich tapestry and truly unifying effect art has when communities are invited to contribute to their neighbourhood’s aesthetic.
“The most rewarding moment was seeing the children play their first match on the finished court. Several parents later reached out to thank me, saying how much more welcoming and exciting the court looks now – which was truly the best feedback I could imagine.”