Paradox Paradise: Berlin's nocturnal glyph artist on reclaiming urban space

Berlin-based artist Paradox Paradise, known for his red-and-blue "Paraglyphs" on high facades, discusses his practice in an interview with Monopol. He describes reducing graffiti to essential vertical outlines, rejecting decorative elements, and planning actions for weeks to achieve precision. His messages include "They distract you from reality" and "Mieten runter Wände bunter." He emphasizes respect for buildings, using tools like a sun-position app and measuring stick to integrate his work with architecture. He views graffiti as vandalism that reclaims agency in a city where buildings are owned by corporations. His practice evolved from adrenaline-fueled rebellion to calm, reflective planning. He cites influences from calligraphy and concrete poetry, aiming to shift perception and create moments of delay. He is fascinated by myths, the paranormal, and alien intelligence, seeing them as ways to challenge limited models of reality. His ideal city would have less advertising and more meaning.