skanatsizstudio
Arts and Crafts - N/A, N/A, US
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Contemporary art by S. Kanatsiz"The circle is the only shape that is simultaneously both whole and a part. The circle has no sides, it does not have limits. The symbol of the circle is used as metaphor for nothing and for everything, and endless parts in-between. We do not yet know the nature of what the circle is". Albert Einstein Artist Statement Experimental and conceptual in nature, I work in the medium of sculpture, drawing and installation. The materials used are diverse, and often include combinations of the organic mixed with the machined or manufactured. Much of the work has primitive features, such as fabrication by slow, laborious processes. Materials are often left raw with intuitive markings. Subtraction of materials is emphasized along with a keen evidence of physics. References to cycles, memory and the subconscious are suggested, seeking to elicit a contemplative response. Essentially, a number of interpretations are possible within the conceptual foundation.Concentric rings and circles are prominent in my visual vocabulary combined with text, transparency and repetition. Classical Arabic enters my work through its exquisite form and geometry. The text is chosen intuitively, and at times, verses are used from the Qur'an. As a formal element, the calligraphic text engages one visually rather than literally.
