Connection by Sinem Disli (April 26, 2010) 
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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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All my life, I have been dreaming about art. I have been following my feelings and trying to do what entices and intrigues me. Somehow I believe I can string along on my luck. But I also believe the courage to follow what you think is right. Breaking the rules in my conservative family and my cultural surroundings was a duty as much as a person as an artist.
In my artwork, for a while, I made untitled and abstract works. Then I started to take pictures. But photography and painting were not separate for me. I made several series with prints and mixed media. I analyzed my family photos, and it was like rediscovering lost memories. Currently, instead of using tools such as a brush, and touching the photography surface, I combine my plastic art and photography into my images, using light and colors as a language.
I believe the world is a blend between fantasy and realty and I exist between those two spheres.
This work focuses on my life and memories, and of specific people around me that have crossed my path. My aim is to capture aspects of significant interactions, revealing the memories, bonds, and delusions that occur every day. This series is a response to things happening around us. I observe citizens ignoring their conscious in favor of the passive behavior that allows them to live their lives unfettered by the reality of others. In my images I try to forge a connection between the flux of these suppressed feelings that seem unchangeable and our reactions to them.
Sinem Disli (1982) lives and works in Istanbul, Turkey / New York City, USA.
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