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.
If you are interested in purchasing any of Salah Alkhal’s artwork in this exhibition, please contact Salah directly at: salah.alkhal@gmail.com. (Shipping is additional.)
Click on the square thumbnails to view larger, full-sized images and to read the artists’ comments about their work.
Clay Civilization: Daily Work
Kamal Oghly
Negative Film Fuji 400 ISO, 30 cm x 45 cm, Private Collection
Clay Civilization: Elevated Garden
Kamal Oghly
Negative Film Fuji 400 ISO, 30 x 45 cm, Private Collection
Clay Civilization: Decoration
Kamal Oghly
Negative Film Fuji 400 ISO, 30 cm x 45 cm, Private Collection
Clay Civilization: Building & Renovation
Kamal Oghly
Negative Film Fuji 400 ISO, 30 cm x 45 cm, Private Collection