Portfolio
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This portfolio showcases Demir’s work from 2017 to 2024. To explore more, just click “next page” and keep discovering.
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Scratchcard Series
Scratchcard Series, 2023 Interactive Archive Diren Demir Videos: https://www.instagram.com/p/C25Ba8iMVUF/?igsh=bzJkN2JzNjdsOXcx // A series of historical or political revelations that were censored by the Turkish media were hidden in the Scratchcard Series. These censored news did not gain sufficient visibility, were not discussed, and were forgotten. The installation aims to influence the viewer in an interactive way…
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Arrival
Arrival, 2023 Intervention Diren Demir https://www.instagram.com/p/Cwa0ZWeIWQ4/ // “Arrival” is a space intervention and performance that reminds colonial history and the right of “arrival” of immigrants. The intervention sheds light on the realities faced by immigrant families who have to risk their lives while attempting to escape from war-torn regions and challenging conditions of overseas voyages…
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Map of the Seas
Map of the Seas, 2022 Performance & Installation Diren Demir // The Map of the Seas performance deals with the melting of the polar ice caps due to global warming. Arctic glaciers have been significantly destroyed for many reasons, including greenhouse gas emissions, the search for oil and natural gas, and increased human activity in…
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Speak to the Water
Speak to the Water, 2021/2022 Performance Diren Demir The performance is based on the belief that the effect and emotional state of bad dreams can be healed by explaining it to the water. This belief has been a part of the Anatolian paganism and shamanism. Diren uses the wine, as a symbol of the subconscious,…
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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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