Fabifa – Redefining Tape Art

When you think of street art, tape might not be the first medium that comes to mind—but for Fabifa, it is the perfect tool. She proved this at Teufelsberg, where her extraordinary tape art brought an impressive vision to life. Her works combine clean lines, vibrant colours, and profound messages, transforming tape into a surprisingly powerful form of artistic expression.

Friendship in Focus

At the Power of Female Art Festival in March 2024, celebrating International Women’s Day, Fabifa created a piece titled “Female Friendship.” This artwork is a deeply personal statement, featuring Fabifa herself (on the left) alongside her three closest friends, who have been a part of her life for years. “We have been best friends for years, and I thought today was the perfect opportunity to depict and celebrate female friendship,” she explains.

Using her signature medium—tape—Fabifa crafted figures that radiate dynamism and joy through vibrant colours and precise lines. Bold shades of pink, yellow, and turquoise capture the energy and strength of female relationships. The figures’ smiles convey a sense of intimacy and shared happiness. What’s particularly remarkable is how Fabifa uses the interplay of geometry and colour to imbue each figure with emotion and personality.

The piece invites viewers to reflect on the power of friendship—the people who support and inspire us. It is not just an artistic homage but an emotional celebration of the connections that enrich our lives.

Fabifa’s Journey to Artistic Fulfillment

Behind the name Fabifa is Valeryia Losikava, born in 1987 in Minsk, Belarus. In 2015, she moved to Berlin—a city that offered her freedoms she had never known before. “Freedoms of self-expression, self-realization, sexuality, and politics,” she describes, highlighting the transformative impact of her new home.

Fabifa’s art is defined by precision, emotion, and a unique sense of colour and form. She draws inspiration from Berlin’s club culture, Soviet poster art, Japanese woodcuts, and her own personal history. This fusion of traditional influences and modern perspectives results in a style that’s entirely her own.

For Fabifa, art is much more than a form of expression—it is a message. “My work tells stories of freedom and transformation. It is my way of making emotions and personal experiences visible,” she explains.

Breaking Chains

In 2019, Fabifa created a monumental wall piece at Teufelsberg, tackling the theme of breaking free from gender stereotypes. The 20-meter-tall artwork featured a figure symbolically breaking chains—a powerful image of overcoming societal constraints.

Her use of bold colours—pink, blue, and grey—challenged traditional gender associations and deliberately questioned them. The provocative text, “Eat Your Fetters,” encouraged viewers to liberate themselves from limitations and embrace individuality.

Although this piece no longer exists and cannot be seen on-site, it remains a significant milestone in Fabifa’s artistic journey. Its message continues to resonate as part of Teufelsberg’s history and as a symbol of courage in questioning societal norms.

Fabifa Inspires Berlin

Fabifa’s innovative tape art has left a significant mark on Berlin. In 2023, she designed the facade of the Illuseum Berlin, incorporating interactive elements like hands, negative spaces, and a red heartbeat line, perfectly blending illusion and emotion.

In 2021, during the global lockdown, she created a powerful political work for the Hebbel am Ufer Theater, addressing the pro-democracy protests in Belarus. Her facade became a striking symbol of social change and political resistance.

Another standout project was her futuristic installation, “Project Cyberbase,” at the Game Over Exhibition in Luce Studio. This piece combined tape art with music, projections, and interactive elements, creating a unique, multisensory experience.

Through these projects, Fabifa has shown that tape art is far more than a visual medium. She has transformed it into a platform that unites emotions, social issues, and creative visions in a way that’s truly groundbreaking. However, for Fabifa, these accomplishments are just the beginning. She plans to push her artistic boundaries even further, explore new materials, and share her messages with audiences around the world. Her art remains a testament to the power of creativity and its ability to inspire change and connection on a global scale.