PILEVNELI Presents Paper Works by Seven Artists
An exhibition titled "Works on Paper" is currently being held at PILEVNELI in Istanbul, showcasing a diverse array of artists, including Ali Elmacı, Mehmet & Kâzım, and Kaan Gözütok. The event spotlights the versatile applications of paper through multiple techniques such as ink, oil, and pastel. Elmacı’s collection, "You Can Find Me in Places You Can’t See," emphasizes social themes using monochrome pastels. In contrast, Mehmet & Kâzım present vibrant red watercolor pieces that blend hip-hop culture with bold protest art. Additionally, spectators can view Serkan Sarıer’s dynamic depictions of male figures and Gözütok’s insightful oil creations.
Key facts
- Exhibition titled 'Works on Paper' at PILEVNELI
- Features seven artists: Ali Elmacı, Mehmet & Kâzım, Serkan Sarıer, Defne Tesal, Tarık Töre, Yuşa Yalçıntaş, Kaan Gözütok
- Mediums include ink, oil, acrylic, watercolor, pastel, dry paint, graffiti
- Ali Elmacı's series 'You Can Find Me in Places You Can’t See' uses pan pastels and dry paint
- Mehmet & Kâzım present red watercolor works with hip-hop and protest themes
- Defne Tesal's sound drawings from 2017 are ink on paper created while listening to audio
- Tarık Töre's new series references Stanley Whitney, Mark Rothko, Barnett Newman, Paul Klee
- Kaan Gözütok describes painting as 'an applied practice of philosophy'
Entities
Artists
- Ali Elmacı
- Mehmet & Kâzım
- Serkan Sarıer
- Defne Tesal
- Tarık Töre
- Yuşa Yalçıntaş
- Kaan Gözütok
- Stanley Whitney
- Mark Rothko
- Barnett Newman
- Paul Klee
Institutions
- PILEVNELI
Locations
- Istanbul
- Turkey