Alper Emeklier, Green Garden, 2012, Oil on canvas, 160 x 130 cm (63 x 51 1/8 in.)
Alper Emeklier's art practice, marked by a relentless pursuit of balance, delves into the delicate interplay between content and structural elements. Drawing from a deep well of personal and collective memory, his creations are informed by experiences both imagined and real, as well as events from the past and present.
Born in Türkiye in 1967, Emeklier is an abstract painter who has been living and working in Berlin since 1977. In the German capital, he engages with a transformative process where each artwork becomes a living entity. This process evokes intense emotions and surprising reactions, creating a profound and enigmatic dialogue between the artist and his work. Painting, for Emeklier, is a vehicle through which he navigates and embraces these experiences.
Emeklier's artworks are an exploration of inconsistencies and nuanced conditions within his paintings. These features grant his work a distinctive reality, where figures and representations converge into an energetic dance, challenging conventional perceptions and captivating audiences. His work continues to inspire and provoke, reflecting the artist's ceaseless quest for understanding and artistic balance.