Deconstructed Tales: Open Studio & Archive Release

I am relocating to Northern Germany. As my art practice is fundamentally embedded in the exploration of space, memory and the mythos of place, leaving Heidelberg inevitably marks the end of a specific creative period.

During my time in this city I have created a substantial body of work. All of it is a direct response to the historical layers, social fabric and visual environment of this area. Before my next phase takes shape, I want to create a trajectory for the pieces produced here.

It only makes sense that the art created in Heidelberg stays in Heidelberg, with the people who will continue to inhabit these spaces when I am gone. Later in the future, they might find their own, possibly very unusual and unpredictable paths in the world, as it tends to happen with paintings. And maybe one day, in the faraway future, I'll hear remarkable stories about the whereabouts of my works and the role they played in someone's life.

But that's a topic for the future. Right now, I am opening my home studio in Altstadt on the 24th and 25th of July. You are welcome to visit, look through the works, discuss the creative process and the psychology of city space, and take a piece home with you.
The Details:
Friday, 24 July 2026: 17:00 - 20:00
Saturday, 25 July 2026: 10:00 - 13:00

Location: Heidelberg Altstadt (exact address provided upon registration)
Logistics: please bring a suitable bag or packing material to transport your chosen piece. This is a working studio rather than a commercial shop, so packaging is not provided.
Portfolio: www.deconstructedtales.de
Acquisition and access: open (pay what you decide). Taking a piece with you is the point of this event. If you have the means, financial contributions to support my ongoing practice and future community events are welcome. However, they are strictly optional and there is zero expectation.
Please register here so I can manage the flow of the room: https://www.deconstructedtales.de/hd-archiverelease

About the artist
I am Alina Strelkovskaia, the artist behind Deconstructed Tales. Drawing on my background in contemporary art and sociology, my practice examines how we navigate, perceive and construct meaning within urban environments. My works present an analytical yet deeply creative way to reflect on the systems, histories and cultural codes we encounter in daily life.