In the exhibition (Congratulations), Deniz Kulaksızoğlu delves into themes such as school memories, the longing for freedom, and the hazy realm of pre-creation. Each work seeks its path through this triad, moving fluidly between revisiting school memories, abandoning the pursuit of specific recollections, and merging different points in time past, present, and even future.
Exhibition (Congratulations)
Artists Deniz Kulaksızoğlu
Date 31-10-2024 | 01-12-2024
Venue OG Gallery, Istanbul
Photography Zeynep Fırat
In a space, where time fragments and scatters, we encounter the ever-changing, ambiguous body of desire. Perhaps it can be said that Kulaksızoğlu is searching for a fountain, an oasis in an arid yet boundless landscape. Yet, whether the water is a promise of renewal or the land an endless mirage, remains elusive.
Deniz Kulaksızoğlu - One morning, when he woke up from troubled dreams, he found himself on his bed transformed into a giant skyDeniz Kulaksızoğlu - Shy but okay (like being thirsty)_, 2024, Stainless steel, Epoxy, Glass mutant glass, White sandDeniz Kulaksızoğlu - I hope we have more to come_, 2024, Bus seats, Oil on canvas, 3D print spider (pla), 22 years old Spider-man toyDeniz Kulaksızoğlu - I hope we have more to come_, 2024, Bus seats, Oil on canvas, 3D print spider (pla), 22 years old Spider-man toy (detail)Deniz Kulaksızoğlu - Sometimes i look at the water and i think_, 2024, Lazer cut steel, Oil on canvasDeniz Kulaksızoğlu - Do we have homework for tomorrow_, 2024, Stainless steel, 13 years used school bag, Pla, Egg, UV printing & _sometimes i look at the water and i think_, 2024, Lazer cut steel, Oil on canvas
