Deniz Pasha

Kariakoo, 2022125 x 85cmPrice on Request

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Material

oil on canvas

Description

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This vivid painting features a figure wearing a brightly colored, striped garment against a vibrant backdrop of green, blue, and red hues. The bold, gestural brushstrokes and the interplay of warm and cool tones create a dynamic, expressive composition. The subject matter suggests a focus on cultural identity and personal expression, with the striking pattern and silhouette of the figure's clothing serving as a prominent visual element. The artist's distinctive style and use of color evoke a sense of energy and movement, inviting the viewer to engage with the work's exploration of identity and the human experience. ...

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Artist

Deniz Pasha

Sudanese/Turkish

Deniz Pasha is a Turkish-Sudanese artist whose practice includes painting, print-making, performance, and installation. She explores the ongoing impact of the Ottoman Empire's treatment of African individuals, specifically as it relates to the experiences of immigrants and migrants currently living in Turkey. Using portraiture, symbolism, and motifs, Pasha highlights the ways in which the historical exploitation of African labor is mirrored in the marginalized and hidden lives of immigrant workers in Turkey. By using critical race theory, she examines the labor practices and laws impacting contemporary African immigrants, and aims to shed light on the experiences and perspectives of marginalized communities. Her artistic process is deeply influenced by intellectual thought and literature, and drawing inspiration from writers such as August Wilson and Toni Morrison, she conducts research, artistic and poetic thinking emerges, leading her to start sketching. This process results in a diverse collection of portraits that are connected by a common thread, forming a cohesive and synergistic body of work. ...