Deniz Pasha

Untitled, 202250 x 40cm1900 EUR

Details

Material

oil on canvas

Description

Human-crafted. AI-refined.

The artwork features a vibrant, bold rendering of a close-up profile of a person's face. The colors used are primarily red, black, and blue, creating a striking contrast and a sense of intensity. The brushstrokes are bold and expressive, capturing the subject's strong features and intense expression. The style is reminiscent of contemporary portraiture, where the focus is on capturing the essence of the individual rather than a realistic representation. The piece appears to be a commentary on identity, representation, and the power of visual imagery in shaping our perceptions. ...

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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. ...