Özge Çokgezen : Synthetic Identity

14.09 – 22.10.2023

The frst solo show by Özge Çokgezen presents a selection of the artist’s oeuvre between 2019-2023. With this exhibition, the artist refects on their experiences in different corners of the world in the last three years. Çokgezen began their artistic education with the study of fne arts in high school. They continued with design and then arts management at university.

In this exhibition, the artist, who is able to address as complex notions as possible with simple shapes, molds, and interventions, presents us with the spectacle of a practical yet intricate world. The fact that we see monochrome neon green as a single color in the exhibition where we see different techniques together can be understood as a refection of this practicality of the artist.

In the exhibition, we see the artist refect on their own artistic identity with both painting and sculpture works in a competent style. The exhibition consists of eleven acrylic paintings, twelve embossed works on paper, two pieces of chrome-plated metal sculpture on iron, two pieces of wall sculpture polyester and fber, two pieces of metal sculpture on iron base, and nine pieces of shaped iron sculpture installation. It is open to visitors between September 14 through October 22, 2023.

Özge Çokgezen

Synthetic green painting, 2023

Acrylic on canvas

22 x 32 cm

Artwork ID: 1321

Özge Çokgezen

Shackles, 2022

Metal

9 piece each 21 x 21 x 12 cm

Artwork ID: 1329

Özge Çokgezen

Don’t get lost in that. Let’s see what’s inside you., 2022

Polyester

90 x 50 x 6 cm - 86 x 54 x 6 cm

Artwork ID: 1317

Özge Çokgezen

You’re the reflection of your beliefs 1, 2021

Emboss print on paper

36,5 x 34,5 cm

Edition of 3 (3 available)

Artwork ID: 1338

Özge Çokgezen

You’re the reflection of your beliefs 2, 2021

Emboss print on paper

36,5 x 34,5 cm

Edition of 2 (2 available)

Artwork ID: 1339

Özge Çokgezen

Blurs between reality and illusion 1, 2022

Emboss print and acrylic on paper

32,5 x 32,5 cm

Artwork ID: 1335

Özge Çokgezen

Blurs between reality and illusion 2, 2022

Acrylic on canvas

32,5 x 32,5 cm

Artwork ID: 1340

Özge Çokgezen

Blurs between reality and illusion 3, 2022

Emboss print and acrylic on paper

32,5 x 32,5 cm

Artwork ID: 1334

Özge Çokgezen

Pick your mirror! – Green, 2021

Acrylic on canvas

108 x 68 cm

Artwork ID: 1336

Özge Çokgezen

Pick your mirror! – White, 2021

Acrylic on canvas

108 x 68 cm

Artwork ID: 1324

Özge Çokgezen

Synthetic Identity 1, 2023

Manipulated chrome on iron

130 x 32 x 32 cm

Artwork ID: 1318

Özge Çokgezen

Synthetic Identity 2, 2023

Manipulated chrome on iron

141 x 32 x 32 cm

Artwork ID: 1319

Özge Çokgezen

I was raw, I cooked, I burned 1, 2023

Acrylic on canvas

165 x 153,5 cm

Artwork ID: 1320

Özge Çokgezen

I was raw, I cooked, I burned 2, 2023

Acrylic on canvas

165 x 153,5 cm

Artwork ID: 1322

Özge Çokgezen

I was raw, I cooked, I burned 3, 2023

Acrylic on canvas

63 x 63 cm

Artwork ID: 1333

Özge Çokgezen

I was raw, I cooked, I burned 4, 2023

Acrylic on canvas

53 x 53 cm

Artwork ID: 1331

Özge Çokgezen

I was raw, I cooked, I burned 5, 2023

Acrylic on canvas

63 x 43 cm

Artwork ID: 1328

Özge Çokgezen

I was raw, I cooked, I burned 6, 2023

Acrylic on canvas

48 x 21,5 cm

Artwork ID: 1330

Özge Çokgezen

I was raw, I cooked, I burned 7, 2023

Acrylic on canvas

93 x 73 cm

Artwork ID: 1337

Özge Çokgezen

I was raw, I cooked, I burned 8, 2023

Acrylic on canvas

53 x 53 cm

Artwork ID: 1332

Özge Çokgezen

Memory pockets 1, 2021

Emboss print and acrylic on paper

22,5 x 17,5 cm

Artwork ID: 1327

Özge Çokgezen

Memory pockets 2, 2021

Emboss print and acrylic on paper

22,5 x 17,5 cm

Artwork ID: 1326

Özge Çokgezen

Memory pockets 3, 2021

Emboss print and acrylic on paper

22,5 x 17,5 cm

Artwork ID: 1325

Özge Çokgezen

Memory pockets 4, 2023

Emboss print and acrylic on paper

22,5 x 17,5 cm

Artwork ID: 1323

Özge Çokgezen

Özge Çokgezen received education in art history and contemporary art practices in Florence, New York, and Istanbul. After completing art degrees at Pera Fine Arts High School, Istanbul Technical University, and Beykent University, they further focused on contemporary art practices.

They accepted the position of Art Director at bang. Art Innovation Prix, where they led the digital art and innovation program until 2018. They have published articles in both print and digital media. Their works have been commissioned by private collectors, including exhibitions and entire collections. In 2023, they held their first solo exhibition titled “Synthetic Identity” at Ambidexter Gallery.

Since 2023, they have continued their practice in Barcelona, exploring the concept of “post-truth” alongside the theme of “Identity,” while also experimenting with “non-space” concepts.

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