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My abstract works are the synthesis of two opposite approaches: expressive approach (emotional) and geometric approach (rational). This synthesis started on traditional rectangular canvas and gained further dimensions when the illusionary forms on the canvas turned into shaped canvases which then transformed into sculptures with their painted edges. This transformation has gained further dimension, becoming functional (when worn as part of daily life), kinetic (when they move) and also soft sculptures and/or costumes, when they are hand-knitted and hand-sewn in line with the forms on canvas. When I wear the costumes that I produce in line with the illusionary forms on the canvas, I am adding a real dimension to the illusionary dimension (painting) as in my painting–sculpture works. Sometimes, to be able to share the excitement of my new ideas with the audience, I exhibit my unfinished works together with the finished ones in my exhibitions and share several stages of my works as a presentation of continuity in time. The audience can see the completed form of these unfinished works in my following exhibitions. I call these exhibitions including unfinished works as “to be continued” series.

I sometimes even include accidents that occurred as part of my compositions. If we can appreciate surprises in life and learn how to use and play with what the time brings to us in our own way, then these surprises and accidents can add much value to our projects. We should never be pessimistic or hopeless. There are always new ways to achieve our goals, if we can see them. Let’s be open to surprises.

Description
My abstract works are the synthesis of two opposite approaches: expressive approach (emotional) and geometric approach (rational). This synthesis started on traditional rectangular canvas and gained further dimensions when the illusionary forms on the canvas turned into shaped canvases which then transformed into sculptures with their painted edges. This transformation has gained further dimension, becoming functional (when worn as part of daily life), kinetic (when they move) and also soft sculptures and/or costumes, when they are hand-knitted and hand-sewn in line with the forms on canvas. When I wear the costumes that I produce in line with the illusionary forms on the canvas, I am adding a real dimension to the illusionary dimension (painting) as in my painting–sculpture works. Sometimes, to be able to share the excitement of my new ideas with the audience, I exhibit my unfinished works together with the finished ones in my exhibitions and share several stages of my works as a presentation of continuity in time. The audience can see the completed form of these unfinished works in my following exhibitions. I call these exhibitions including unfinished works as “to be continued” series.

I sometimes even include accidents that occurred as part of my compositions. If we can appreciate surprises in life and learn how to use and play with what the time brings to us in our own way, then these surprises and accidents can add much value to our projects. We should never be pessimistic or hopeless. There are always new ways to achieve our goals, if we can see them. Let’s be open to surprises.