Of water

“I rub my language against the other. It is as if I had words instead of fingers, or fingers at the tip of my words.” — Roland Barthes, A Lover’s Discourse: Fragments, 1977

‘Of water’ is an experimental booklet that ebbs and flows between art and language, inspired by Heike Kabisch’s exhibition Memories in deep creeks at ChertLüdde, Berlin.

Written by Nina Hanz, this short story adopts the perspective of a sculpture in constant flux, flowing like waves across a landscape of images—Heike Kabisch’s sculptures and drawings—that chart an evolving creative process. The narrative intertwines lyrical prose with fragments of literary history, crafting a free-form, fictional journey that mirrors the artistry it evokes.

Designed by Mariateresa Lattarulo, this handmade booklet uses a variety of materials in addition to photographs by Ayami Awazuhara. Published in March 2025, the first edition is limited to just 25 copies and exclusively available at ChertLüdde Books.