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Art Fix goes Unseen '24 - ART FIX Get excited for the 12th edition of Unseen Amsterdam, held at the iconic Westergas culture park from 19st September until the 22th September 2024.

Opening on the weekend of 14 September at 15.00



Pressure 4 (2024)
Mixed media 90h x 19 x 23 cm

Pressure 3 (2024)
Mixed media 60h x 21 x 8 cm

Pressure 1 (2024)
Mixed media 48h x 53 x 21 cm

Building on the success of previous editions, Art Central Rotterdam XL - Art Weekend once again brings together 28 venues across the city. Galleries, institutions, and artist-run spaces collaborate to showcase Rotterdam’s vibrant art scene.

In the Pressure series, balls—symbols of play and joy—are trapped between construction materials like wooden beams, bricks, and glass. Clamps and chains apply just the right amount of pressure to maintain a delicate equilibrium. Here, Ozturk plays with contrasts: the lightness of the balls against the weight of construction materials, and the joy of play juxtaposed with the tension of compression. This series speaks to the struggle for balance in life, the hidden and visible pressures we face, and the resilience required to maintain our inner equilibrium. The pieces’ temporariness, held together only by tension, suggests that just as easily as these structures can be dismantled, we too can release ourselves from life’s constraints and rediscover our inner joy.