Pg Art Gallery is hosting the "Summer Show III" exhibition from July 15 to September 10, featuring works by Derya Geylani, Ali Şentürk, Ayla Turan, MEMO, Je M'appelle Macid, Hasan Pehlevan, Devran Mursaloğlu, and Ayşe Gül Süter.
The exhibition presents a world filled with familiar images reshaped and redefined in the hands of the artists. These works carry stories of the past and traces of the present, resonating within the silent walls of the gallery.
Derya Geylani meets the audience with her series "The Joy of Clouds Bringing Spring," where she creates with the fragility of glass and the elegance of porcelain, freezing time. We see how she revitalizes frozen moments of the past with glass droplets leaping out of antique tea cups and teapots. The viewer embarks on a journey beyond time, touching memories hidden within familiar objects.
Ali Şentürk invites us on a journey through the depths of emotions using the neutrality of white and the mystery of expressionless faces. Through his work "I Fell in Love with Your Pieces, Not You," he makes us ponder the many layers of one's identity. We begin a thoughtful process about the complexity and versatility of the human soul.
In Ayla Turan's work "Let Me Tell You a Secret," we feel the reflection of pure love. The silent yet strong bond between them moves the viewer, taking them to the most innocent and touching moments of childhood. This intimate interaction between a child and a dog reminds the viewer of the purest form of love.
MEMO, creating with an unconventional use of coal and charcoal, tells a visual story with his moving teddy bears through strong contrasts and textural richness.
Je M'appelle Macid's autobiographical paintings allow us to closely witness the artist's inner world. Through each brushstroke and character included in his works, he shows the traces left by personal memories and emotions.
Ayşe Gül Süter’s works from the "Path of Light" series, where she combines the unique nature of glass with light, are the first to greet us as we enter the gallery space. We experience the colorful narrative of glass and light through the illusions created by the refraction and reflection of light.
Devran Mursaloğlu imagines the social sphere as a blank paper that can be filled with the most fundamental symbols. We see how he materializes this idea with his work within a wooden frame created with white papers. The spaces and surfaces created by the arrangement of the papers offer the viewer an experience carrying both simple and profound metaphors.
Hasan Pehlevan, reflecting his belief in the power of form in his works, explores the theme of "perception and illusion." By restoring forms of great historical significance, he reveals the transformation between their before and after states.
The "Summer Show" exhibition reinterprets memories of the past and traces of the present through the unique perspectives of each artist. The exhibition invites viewers to an inner exploration, offering them a new and profound perspective.
