New exhibitions
Syria on my mind
The compelling artwork created by these Syrian diaspora artists expresses emotions that are often ineffable. Each speaks with unrestrained honesty. Working with candle soot, camera, acrylics and oils, some of their art powerfully conveys loss, horror and hope. Others objectively document an existence now lost. Having rebuilt their lives in Turkey and Germany, they come together here to celebrate the tenth anniversary of Kirkayak Kultur, a Turkish organization that uses art to foster empathy between the Turkish community and their new guests.
I DREAM, DRAW, WEAVE & TOUCH
Fabled creatures of ancient Mesopotamia. The Evil Eye. Ottoman glazed tiles. The myriad blues of the Aegean and Mediterranean. Turkish tapestry artist Ufuk Girgic finds inspiration in her homeland’s cultural and natural landscape. Using a unique combination of natural materials of various textures, and knots that are both traditional and of her own design, she expresses her double passion for storytelling and fiber. Discover the depths that lie beneath her misleadingly simple designs.