At Sevil Dolmaci’s latest exhibition, Playground, art enthusiasts find an opportunity to celebrate the vision of contemporary Turkish artists in a curation that marries childlike wonder with the harsher realities of everyday life. With artists like Pinar Birim, known for her depiction of Istanbul's chaos and cacophony through vibrant colours, and Melisa Mızraklı, who focuses her creativity on the photography of human forms, the exhibition guarantees a captivating experience that brings together different forms of artistic expressions on to one platform.
A thread of playfulness ties the artworks together, whether it is the floral and geometric elements in pieces like Ekrem Yalçındağ’s Turquoise or the pop-art depiction in others (namely Gençay Aytekin’s Doodles). Serious subjects are treated lightly without losing their depth, allowing viewers a moment to contemplate without distress, but keeping the message at the forefront.
On the other hand, acrylic paintings including those by Cem Gönül urge the viewer to embrace their playful spirit through almost cartoonish visuals. Balancing the serious with the playful, Playground is an interesting artistic endeavour.
Photographer Cody Choi from Hong Kong and American painter Beverly Fishman also showcase their renowned perspectives in the exhibition. If you haven't had a chance to visit the exhibition yet, this weekend is the perfect opportunity to immerse yourself in some thought-provoking art. Playground is on show at Sevil Dolmaci Gallery at Dubai Design District, Dubai until 10 November 2024. Learn more.
