(Nostalgia) for the breaktime

Elif Saydam

(Nostalgia) for the breaktime, 202342 x 60cmSign in to view price
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pure silver, inkjet transfer oil on linen and dishclothFranz Kaka
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This vibrant contemporary artwork features an eclectic mix of colors, shapes, and textures. The composition incorporates a grid-like structure with overlapping geometric forms in shades of red, yellow, and green, along with abstract organic elements and brushstrokes that create a dynamic, playful atmosphere. The subject matter blends recognizable symbols, such as hearts and lines, with a sense of whimsical, almost childlike, exploration of materials and expression. The artist's unique style combines elements of abstraction, collage, and gestural painting, reflecting a playful and experimental approach to the creative process. ...

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Elif Saydam
Artist
Elif Saydam
B.1985, Canadian

Elif Saydam creates alluring, multi-layered canvases which host elements of both ‘high’ and ‘low’ culture. Saydam begins each piece by collecting materials and photographs gathered in both public and private space. An image of a municipal building for example might act as an atmospheric layer for the artist to build upon. The detritus of our daily lives such as chocolate wrappers or cigarette papers are then embedded with highly valued materials such as 23-carat gold and oil paints, creating tableaux which lay bare the biases and privileges which govern late capitalist society. Each piece is laden with religious symbols, gestural markings and art historical references. Drawing on their own Turkish heritage, the artist cites the influence of miniature Ottoman painting in particular as a crucial aesthetic pull. In Saydam’s own words, they are interested in ‘weaponizing the decorative’. They’re eager to unpack why illustrious, grand details within classical painting are culturally revered for example, whilst ornate packaging on sweets is considered tacky or kitsch. With an interest in uncovering the construction of beauty, Saydam creates sensorially rich works which urge viewers to reconsider their own understandings of beauty. ...

Elif Saydam: Artworks
Late night shop
Elif Saydam
Late night shop, 2022
119 x 84 x 4cm
Flaggin' orange
Elif Saydam
Flaggin' orange, 2022
30 x 21 x 2cm
Flaggin' green
Elif Saydam
Flaggin' green, 2022
30 x 21 x 2cm
Zu spät (VI)
Elif Saydam
Zu spät (VI), 2022
30 x 21 x 2cm
Selling out
Elif Saydam
Selling out, 2022
30 x 21 x 2cm
Mejnun Finds Relief
Elif Saydam
Mejnun Finds Relief, 2024
152.4 x 68.58 x 5.08cm
The Line for Leyla is Long
Elif Saydam
The Line for Leyla is Long, 2024
152.4 x 71.12 x 5.08cm
Unhinged
Elif Saydam
Unhinged, 2024
152.4 x 71.12 x 2.54cm
Lovers (I)
Elif Saydam
Lovers (I), 2025
17.78 x 2.54 x 27.94cm
Lovers (II)
Elif Saydam
Lovers (II), 2025
17.78 x 27.94 x 2.54cm
Lovers (III)
Elif Saydam
Lovers (III), 2025
17.78 x 27.94 x 2.54cm
Last minute moonlight
Elif Saydam
Last minute moonlight, 2022
119 x 84 x 4cm
Night store
Elif Saydam
Night store, 2022
119 x 84 x 4cm
Hell
Elif Saydam
Hell, 2022
30 x 21 x 2cm
(Nostalgia) for the breaktime
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(Nostalgia) for the hours
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(Nostalgia) for the hours, 2023
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(Nostalgia) for the job
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Franz Kaka
Gallery
Franz Kaka
Toronto

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