Save for Later

In the works exhibited under the title “Save for Later,” both text and faces serve as visual elements that contribute to the overall composition of the pieces. The faces, which do not represent any specific individual, create a visual language rather than seeking meaning, much like the text itself. This approach moves the viewer beyond familiar faces, incorporating the portraits as depersonalised, ordinary elements within the artwork. The text, used in an unreadable manner, functions as a plastic element of the painting rather than conveying its literal meaning. Similarly, the faces in the paintings are stripped of personal characteristics. Just like the countless faces and topics that pass through our lives, these faces and texts are included in the work as abstracted and ordinary elements. When the thoughts, sounds, and images I observe come together, they cause the moments I experience to lose their meaning and turn into a heavy sense of meaninglessness. This excessive intensity and abundance eventually become indigestible, requiring an outlet for expression. However, what remains from this process, those things that cannot yet be expressed, accumulate and are “saved for later.”

I create these works with these accumulations, adopting a fast and intense improvisational approach. My process of expression takes the form of a collage, combining text and visual elements as a means of externalising my inner world. This collage is composed of various materials such as prints, pastels, ink, and acrylics. The combined use of different materials and techniques, along with methods such as layering, cutting, and tearing, adds depth and dynamism to the works.

My creative process is fed by the constantly changing dynamics of life, the experiences gained, and personal growth. I work quickly to capture the moment of inspiration and express it before it fades, as the transient nature of these intense emotions is the strongest source of my creativity. The title “Save for Later” reflects the need to immediately express some of these intense emotions and observations while simultaneously storing those that cannot yet be articulated for future creative processes.