Category: Genel
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Shelter
Shelter, 2024 Sculpture Diren Demir Construction phases: https://www.instagram.com/p/C8zT-LSIwLp/ Many of us have similar memories of the architectural structures we constructed from the sofa cushions in the living room of the house in our childhood. The Shelter Sculpture aims to bring childhood memories to the surface and reveal our unspoken common memory. The fabric shadows and
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Landscape of Pain
Landscape of Pain, 2024 Installation 70×100 cm Diren Demir // Landscape of Pain installation is the artist’s attempt to express the emotional pain the artist experiences after a recent abusive relationship. Considering that emotional violence is no different from physical violence, Diren explores the physical projections and forms of emotional/mental pain. With this intention, Diren
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Crucifixon
Crucifixon , 2024 Installation 120x130cm Diren Demir // The Crucifixion is a universal Initiatic event that corresponds to a common symbolic meaning in collective memory. From an esoteric perspective, the crucifixion of Jesus represents salvation and his miraculous resurrection as part of a divine plan to save humanity. Crucifixion installation modernizes and reinterprets the traditional
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MOTHANKA
MOTHANKA , 2022 Installation Diren Demir Motankas are ancient Ukrainian family talismans. They are the symbol of prosperity, goodness and hope. The first dolls appeared about 5,000 years ago and represented the unity of the family and deep connection between multiple generations. Mothankas are made with only good intentions and sincerity as it was believed
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Kitchen Cabinet
Kitchen Cabinet, 2022 Metal Cast Sculpture Diren Demir // In Ukraine, only the kitchen cabinet of the house remained from a huge house that was destroyed by bombing near Borodyanka in the Kyiv region. The kitchen, which managed to take no damage, spread to the internet as an inspiration to the resistance. The image of
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Skin is Holy
Skin is Holy, 2022 Video Performance Diren Demir // Influenced by Allen Ginsberg’s precious work “Howl”, Diren questions the themes of “Holyness” and “Body” through this poem by writing the word “Holy” on their own skin. This act is accompanied by repetitive sounds where Diren turns the word “Holy” into a mantra and carries their
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Three Countries
Three Countries, 2019 Happening Diren Demir // Diren examines the reality of laws and social fabric. Each country’s own social structure become more insignificant in the area of intersection with the border regions, while increasing it’s authenticity as it moves to the center of that country. In order to expose the unspoken structure of rules,
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Zen Walking
Zen Walking, 2019 Performance Diren Demir // Zen Walking is a meditative technique that has been used for ages by buddhist monks to gain a deeper connection with the mind and body. This old tradition which is generally held for long hours and distances in the nature carried into the city by Diren. Diren contrasts
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