As part of the Power of Female Art Festival 2024, the talented street artist Katie O created an impressive mural on Teufelsberg, taking visitors into a world of magic and connection. Her works are known for their striking scale and the profound stories they tell through her paintings.

Katie O, an artist who lives and works in the UK, regularly collaborates with community groups, schools, and local businesses to create large-scale artworks that reflect the environment and engage the people within it. Her goal is to make art accessible and show people how they can take pride in the art around them as part of their surroundings.

“I believe art is for everyone,” says Katie O. “It can be used to reflect the environment, society, and the things that are important to us. It is also a medium for telling the cultural history of an area.”

Her mural on Teufelsberg is a fascinating example of her philosophy. The artist wanted to create a “celebration of connection” with this work – a connection to oneself and to the world around us. The depiction of an older woman, surrounded by animals intertwined in tree structures, symbolizes the deep bond between humans and nature. The trees and animals are not just part of the landscape, but also part of the story of connection that Katie O seeks to tell.

“When we feel true connection to the world around us, the isolation and loneliness can melt away,” she explains. “When we feel understood or when we feel at peace in nature.”

In the depiction of the older woman with gray hair, gently and wisely gazing into the distance, the wisdom of years is reflected. Her inner calm and peaceful expression blend with the powerful and vibrant elements of nature around her – an owl, a deer, and a fox. These animals symbolize the various types of connections we can have with nature and ourselves. They convey the message that age can be one of the greatest powers when we are at peace with ourselves and let our inner child be free – playful, kind, and full of curiosity.

The mural is not only a visual masterpiece but also a call for reflection. It encourages viewers to think about their own connections – to themselves, to others, and to their surroundings. The combination of the soft, calming color palette with the powerful but tranquil depictions of animals and nature makes the mural a fascinating experience for every viewer.

Katie O is an artist who designs her works not only to appeal to the outer eye but also to engage the inner senses. Her works often have a magical element that transports the viewer to another world, evoking feelings of awe and wonder. She masterfully tells stories that move into the imagination of people and invites them to find a deeper connection to the world around us through her art.

As you walk across Teufelsberg, you’ll encounter two striking murals by Mate Artist, the Italian-born, Berlin-based street artist Matteo De Martin Pinter. His works are among the largest on the site and carry his unmistakable signature style: figurative realism, refined color composition, and a strong, often socially engaged message.

Mindfulness in the Everyday

Just past the entrance, on the left side below the former canteen, you’ll find the mural “For better use“, created in April 2023. It depicts a highly realistic scene: two hands gently holding a plastic bottle resembling a Coca-Cola bottle, filled with water and lilies. The bottle becomes an improvised vase — a quiet but powerful act of reuse and appreciation.

The hands appear careful, almost tender. Pastel tones, the detailed texture of the skin, soft lighting, and flowing fabric in the background give the image a sense of still poetry. Despite the simplicity of the motif, the work invites multiple layers of interpretation: How do we treat resources? What is fleeting, what remains? How can we assign new meaning to everyday objects?

“For better use” becomes a visual plea for conscious consumption, sustainability, and human care — all expressed through an everyday yet symbolically rich moment.

A Vision of a New Generation

On the north-facing wall of the tower stands the monumental mural “Millenials“, created in 2020. Covering 265 square meters, it’s one of the largest murals at Teufelsberg. The image shows a young boy with curly hair, gazing skyward through futuristic pink sunglasses. His shirt resembles outer space: planets, stars, and galactic depths stretch across the fabric.

Behind him rises a vibrant mix of pink flowers and an urban skyline, dotted with glowing light elements and dynamic lines. Above, several large eagle-like birds soar through the sky, adding symbolism to the piece: vision, freedom, and future.

“Millenials” is a tribute to a new generation — one growing up between urban life, digital realities, climate change, and social transformation. The work conveys a sense of hope, strength, and curiosity.

Street Art as a Social Statement

Matteo De Martin Pinter was born in a small town near Milan and has lived in Berlin for several years. Since 2008, he has been creating large-scale murals across Italy, Europe, Kosovo, Brazil, and many other countries. He studied at the Academy of Fine Arts in Brera, where he evolved from classic graffiti to street art and eventually to figurative realism.

He views his art as a continuous process — experimenting with different media both on the wall and in the studio. At the heart of his work are social issues: his pieces aim not just to impress, but to tell stories, create connections, and provoke reflection. Thanks to street art, his messages are accessible to everyone — directly visible and immediately tangible in public space.

Mate Artist has enjoyed major success through solo and group exhibitions. Since 2010, he has worked actively in urban, private, and institutional settings and regularly participates in street art and graffiti festivals around the world.

With “Millenials” and “For better use“, Mate Artist has left behind two powerful murals at Teufelsberg that differ in theme and aesthetic — but are united by one thing: a call to see, think, and act more consciously.