The group exhibition "Dialogue of Images and Signs", organized by Sevil Dolmacı Istanbul , will be held at Villa Ipranosyan on March 12, bringing together the new works of young generation artists Gençay Aytekin, Sinem Sezgin Bozkurt, Pınar Birim, Cem Gönül, Sinan Saül, Tuba Elmas and Tuna Özkaragöz with art lovers.
The exhibition bears witness to how artists interpret the images, colors and forms that surround us differently through their own lifestyles and experiences. This silent dialog, which shapes our cultural, social and personal codes and values, reminds us of the important role of art in our understanding of the world.
Tuna Özkaragöz, with his anonymous figures with hidden facial features, questions the connection of our perception of humanity to visual signs, reminding us that being human is shaped by bonds and experiences beyond superficial signs, not limited to what is seen. Gençay Aytekin recounts his childhood memories with colorful and playful figures inspired by 90s pop culture. In her works, Aytekin shows how our past experiences and the emotions we hide between these experiences affect our current perspective. Tuba Elmas' sculptures and installations, offer an interactive experience that questions the relationship between "seeing" and "making sense". Words, neon lights, reflective surfaces and perception games make us feel the impact of the visuals presented to us during the day on our identity and perception. Cem Gönül creates a surreal rhythm by combining innocent forms with cosmic and geometric themes.
In his works, Gönül deals with the idea that our perceptions are often shaped by our desires,
invites viewers to explore the space between reality and fantasy. A sense of childlike innocence comes to the fore in PınarBirim's works. The feelings she expresses with her free and bold style create a colorful world. She revitalizes our creativity, which is dulled by prejudices as we grow up, and our sense of pure excitement and discovery by breaking away from the limits of adult life. Sinem Sezgin Bozkurt fascinatingly combines traditional techniques and contemporary art on satin quilts and canvas. With the strong, colorful and courageous figures she creates, she draws attention to the common experiences of women in society and the lack of representation of women in the world. Sinan Saül approaches art through a "wild" lens. The dark tones in his works reflect the complex and sometimes turbulent thoughts that exist in all of us. By directly confronting the viewer with these "dirty" thoughts, he encourages us to question our own prejudices, feelings and ideas.
"Dialogue of Images and Signs" will be on view from March 12, 2025 until April 13, 2025 at Villa Ipranosyan, Sevil Dolmacı Istanbul.
