Untitled by Uygur Yilmaz (April 25, 2010) 
(20 votes, average: 3.45 out of 5)
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Introduction by Sinem Yoruk
In a world full of codes, there is a real sense of need to somehow connect to something, anything, in this somewhat cold, mechanical, digitalized place that we live in. We ignore our relationship to nature, take it for granted and feel lost when cut off from it. Though nature, in merciless ways reminds us, not to push boundaries. Even with the least threat it may impose, we could all be grounded in Europe for hours, days and even weeks with just the tip of a volcano. We seem to loose touch with our inner selves and struggle to engage with others. Yet, we are desperate to find a connection between ourselves and others, to bond through similar backgrounds, memories and ideology. In my selection of young artists, we can feel the engagement of everyday life thoroughly, whether it be the effects of the financial crisis, social restraint or dependency on technological evolution. The shared vision of these artists is based on the actual impact of these issues on our lives.
This week is curated by Sinem Yoruk, the director and owner of Elipsis Gallery, she is a specialist in contemporary photography, photographic and fine art printing.
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This work uses an objective and detached photographic language about reality to form questions on abstraction.
The order of artifacts is re-ordered and an emptied off-season location is further emptied of its overt meanings through photography under artificial light.
It was realized through a visual exploration carried out exclusively on Susanoglu Beach.
This choice was made because it had been the venue of an important part of my life, and the source of a personal obsession, yet this work has no place for nostalgia.
Working only off-season and at night, unseen like a detective, the evidence collected has no purpose at all.
Uygur Yilmaz (1975) lives and works in Istanbul, Turkey.
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