Painter and academic Dr. Seval Özcan’s new solo exhibition, “Surprise Me Istanbul,” opened its doors at Baruthane. Inspired by Istanbul’s spirit full of surprises, the artist aims to touch the hearts of people of all ages with her original works of art that bring together the past and the future, as well as the digital versions she has created based on them. “Surprise Me, Istanbul” offers an experience that will astonish viewers with the magic of art and color.
Supported by Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality Culture and Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality Heritage, the “Surprise Me Istanbul” exhibition is open to art lovers free of charge every day except Monday from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. until July 6 at Baruthane in Ataköy.
The “Surprise Me Istanbul” exhibition consists of works by Dr. Seval Özcan that focus on the multi-layered structure and surprise-filled atmosphere. The exhibition features works created using traditional painting techniques, as well as a digital work created by the artist based on her own works. This digital work interacts with the audience through large-scale screens and digital glasses, offering a spatial and participatory art experience. In this exhibition, which brings together classical and digital art, visitors encounter a multi-layered narrative nourished by different levels of perception.
“Surprise Me Istanbul” brings together different forms of contemporary art expression while also touching on the spirit of the age. The “Surprise Me Istanbul” exhibition can be visited free of charge at Baruthane in Ataköy from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Özcan said: ” I share with the audience, through my works, how important it is to bridge the past and the future, to be surprised, to question, and to keep hope alive. I share with the audience through my works. We all need to pause, observe, notice, and be amazed. In my works, one can see endless transitions. My exhibition features numerous pieces that convey a multitude of meanings from a single point of departure. I invite you to view life through my kaleidoscope. By noticing the gaps and filling them with moments and memories, , we will redefine life. Through my exhibition, I aim to provide viewers with a space to breathe amidst the hustle and bustle of the modern world, inviting them to think and question, filling the voids in my works with their own realities and memories.”
