The painting features bold, vibrant colors and shapes, creating a striking visual composition. The central figures appear to be two individuals, rendered in a stylized, abstract manner. The man in the foreground wears a white shirt, while the woman behind him has a blue and red garment. The background is a mix of bold green and red tones, adding to the dynamic and energetic feel of the artwork. The artist's distinctive style and the use of expressive brushwork suggest a focus on capturing the essence of the subjects rather than realistic representation, hinting at the work's potential social or cultural commentary. ...
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.
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