SEÇKIN PIRIM HYPOCHONDRIAC
Hypochondriac September 15 - October 29, 2016
C24 Gallery is proud to present Hypochondriac, the first solo exhibition in the United States by Turkish artist, Seçkin Pirim. On view from September 15 – October 29, 2016. Previously known for his neo-minimalist sculptures, Hypochondriac, is a departure from Seçkin Pirim’s earlier artworks. In this new series, Pirim combines his previous methods of obsessively symmetrical and precise optical effects with its exact opposite: a spontaneous and uncalculated style of production. Pirim explores his personal struggle with hypochondria, the constant worry of having a serious illness, through his art practice. He questions whether or not the notion of ‘the distorted’ or ‘immaculate’ can be described as diseased. Ultimately, Pirim accepts this duality as his own, without recourse or internal criticism. With this artistic process the artist examines himself and his art through a completely unfiltered lens. Hypochondriac, features works that host parralleled symmetrical and asymmetrical ideas. In some cases, we also observe two versions of the same work, representing opposite poles. In Bullet,, layered paper is situated in two separate, physical pieces to form a single relief sculpture. The right piece harbors precise straight lines which turn chaotically curved as they transition to the left piece. The work encompasses frenzy and serenity all at once - two moments of the same experience. Placing the challenges of form and content at the center of his production, Seçkin Pirim describes Hypochondriac as “an exhibition that overlaps with my life, it lays my life bare. Each work has a story, and a corresponding title. I healed each of those conditions and deteriorations by working in a free and spontaneous manner. I had to genuinely force myself to venture beyond my own borders.” Seçkin Pirim was born in 1977 in Ankara, Turkey. He studied in Mimar Sinan University Fine Arts University Department of Sculpture and completed his Master’s degree at the same institution. As a sculptor and design based artist, Seçkin Pirim has taken part in over fifty group exhibitions, and has held seventeen solo exhibitions in different regions of the world. His recent international solo exhibitions include, Retrospective, Plato ArtSpace, Istanbul (2014), Discipline Factory, Saatchi Gallery, London (2012), Borusan Art Center, Istanbul (2012). Other exhibitions and art fairs the artist has participated in include Summertime #2, at Galerie Suzanne Tarasieve, Paris (2016), Glitch, Merkur, Istanbul (2014), Art Santa Fe, New Mexico (2014), Trait Papier, Yverdon-les-Bains, Switzerland (2013), HOTSPOT ISTANBUL, Museum House Constructive, Zürih, Swiss (2013), Wonder Works, The Space Gallery, Hong Kong (2013), Wonder Works, Swab Barcelona, Barselona, Spain (2013), Genç Açılım, Pera Museum, Istanbul (2005). Pirim has won numerous awards in sculpture and design, and his works are included in private and museum collections all over the world, such as: National Arts Park, Pekin, China; Glory Yeh Museum & Sculpture Park, Taiwan; China National Art Museum, Pekin, China; Robert Bilechki Private Collection, New York, USA; Borusan Contemporary Art Collection, Istanbul; Eczacıbaşı Foundation Collection, Istanbul; Maurizio Meroni Collection, Italy; Özyeğin Collection, Istanbul; Nezih Barut Collection, Istanbul; Kuok Group Collection, Hong Kong, Öner Kocabeyoğlu Collection, Istanbul. Seçkin Pirim continues to work at his studio in Istanbul.
Me and Myself, 2016 Metallic paint on plexiglass 157.48 x 59 x 39.38in (400 x 150 x 100cm)
Abyss 1, 2016 Metallic paint on 490 pieces 300 gr Bristol paper cut out 37.6 27.17 x 3.35in (95.5 x 69 x 8.5cm) each x4 pieces
Abyss 2, 2016 Metallic paint on 490 pieces 300 gr Bristol paper cut out 37.6 27.17 x 3.35in (95.5 x 69 x 8.5cm) each x4 pieces
System, 2016 Metallic paint on plexiglass 168.5 x 30 x 30.5in (427.99 x 76.2 x 77.47cm)
Me, 2016 300 gr Bristol papercut out 35.63 x 47.24 x 2.56in (90.5 x 120 6.5cm)
She, 2016 300 gr Bristol papercut out 35.63 x 47.24 x 2.56in (90.5 x 120 6.5cm)
He, 2016 300 gr Bristol papercut out 35.63 x 47.24 x 2.56in (90.5 x 120 6.5cm)
You, 2016 300 gr Bristol papercut out 35.63 x 47.24 x 2.56in (90.5 x 120 6.5cm)
It, 2016 300 gr Bristol papercut out 35.63 x 47.24 x 2.56in (90.5 x 120 6.5cm)
Day By Day, 2016 Metallic paint on plexiglass 21.65 x 21.65 x 7.87in (55 x 55 x 20cm)
Dream 1, 2016 Metallic paint on 300 gr Bristol paper cut out 39.37 x 27.17 x 7.09in (100 x 69 x 18cm)
Dream 2, 2016 Metallic paint on 300 gr Bristol paper cut out 39.37 x 27.17 x 7.09in (100 x 69 x 18cm)
I Think Therefore I AM, Nobody Said You Don’t Exist, 2016 Metallic paint on plexiglass 39.37 x 39.37 x 9.84in (100 x 100 x 25cm) each x16 pieces
Psychiatric Window 1, 2016 Metallic paint on plexiglass 78.74 x 19.69 x 14.96in (200 x 50 x 38cm)
Psychiatric Window 2, 2016 Metallic paint on 300 gr 80 pieces on Bristol paper cut out 78.74 x 19.69 x 14.96in (200 x 50 x 38cm)
Bullet, 2016 Metallic paint on 300 gr 80 pieces on Bristol paper cut out 36.02 x 87.4 x 2.17in ( 91.5 x 222 x 5.5cm)
Additional Works
Leaf, 2016 Metallic paint on plexiglass 39.37 x 23 x 10in. (100 x 58 x 25.4cm)
Library Sculpture, 2015 100 pieces of cut out paper, hand made cover 10.5 x 25 x 5in. (26.7 x 63.5 x 12.7cm)
SEÇKİN PİRİM
b. 1977 Ankara, Turkey. Lives and works in Istanbul, Turkey EDUCATION 1995 Istanbul Anatolian Fine Arts High School Painting Department 2001 Mimar Sinan University Sculpture Department 2001 Mimar Sinan University Post-Graduate Degree SOLO EXHIBITIONS 2016 2014 2012 2011 2009 2006 2004 2003 2002
Hypochondriac, C24 Gallery, New York, NY, USA Retrospective, Plato ArtSpace, Istanbul, Turkey Siyah Beyaz Art Gallery, Ankara, Turkey Discipline Factory, Saatchi Gallery, London, UK Borusan Art Center, Istanbul, Turkey Merkur Gallery, Istanbul, Turkey Siyah Beyaz Art Gallery, Ankara, Turkey C.A.M Art Gallery, Istanbul, Turkey C.A.M Art Gallery, Istanbul, Turkey C.A.M Art Gallery, Istanbul, Turkey Ambiente “ alents”, Frankfurt, Germany Elturko Art Gallery, Istanbul, Turkey Bir Cultural Centre, Istanbul, Turkey C.A.M Art Gallery, Istanbul, Turkey
GROUP EXHIBITIONS 2016 Summertime #02, Galerie Suzanne Tarasieve Paris, Paris, France Art New York, C24 Gallery, New York, NY, USA 2014 Art Stage Singapore 2013 TRAIT PAPIER, Yverdon-les-Bains, Switzerland HOTSPOT ISTANBUL, Museum House Constructive, Zurich, Switzerland Wonder Works, The Space Gallery, Hong Kong Swab Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain 2012 INSIDE, Mixed Exhibition, Merkur, Istanbul, Turkey 2005 Young A Expansion,The Pera Museum, Istanbul 2004 Love, Maya Uptown Etiler, Istanbul, Turkey Artisan Art Gallery, Istanbul, Turkey The One I See Is Not You, Pi Artworks, Istanbul, Turkey Art At Akmerkez 2, Istanbul, Turkey Meeting, C.A.M. Art Gallery, Istanbul, Turkey Boredom And The Rainbow, Aksanat, Istanbul, Turkey
2003 Object Art, Harmony Art Gallery, Istanbul, Turkey Istanbul International Adesign Design Fair, Istanbul, Turkey Art At Akmerkez, Istanbul, Turkey 2002 Marmara University, Istanbul, Turkey 2001 Its’ Drawing And Itself, Bir Cultural Centre, Istanbul, Turkey State Painting And Sculpture Exhibition, Turkey 2000 Galeri Justine Tampere, Finland 2000 As If, C.A.M. Art Gallery, Istanbul, Turkey 1999 State Painting And Sculpture Exhibition, Istanbul, Turkey T.J.K Exhibition, Izmir, Turkey Galeri Oda Sculpture Exhibition, Istanbul, Turkey 7+1 Me, Mine Art Gallery,Istanbul, Turkey 1998 Young Event 4, Istanbul, Turkey Kemanci Cultural Centre, Istanbul, Turkey 1997 Istanbul-Ankara-Izmir Vakko Art Gallery, Turkey Yunus Emre Young Artists Exhibition, Istanbul, Turkey 1996 Painting, Sculpture Museum Exhibition Of Works On Paper, Istanbul, Turkey AWARDS 2010 2006 2005 2003 2002 2001 1999 1998 1997
“Achievement Award”, Rotary Istanbul Art Awards “Second Prize”, Immib Metal-Plastic Industrial Design Competition “Achievement Award”, Erdemir Sculpture Competition “First Prize”, Immib Metal-Plastic Industrial Design Competition “Annual Design Award”, Istanbul International Adesign Design Fair “First Prize”, Cimsa Urban Furniture Design “Achievement Award”, State Painting-Sculpture Competition “Honourable Mention”, Turkey Jockey Club Sculpture Competition “Honourable Mention”, Ist Stock Exchange Sculpture Competition “First Prize”, Ist Mint Commemorative Coin Design “Second Prize”, Selpak Collection Design Competition “Achievement Award”, Mimar Sinan University
SELECTED PERMANENT COLLECTIONS İstanbul Modern Museum Borusan Contemporary Museum National Arts Park, Peking, China Glory Yeh Museum& Sculpture Park, Taiwan National Art Museum Of China, Peking, China Robert Bilechki Private Collection, New York, USA Borusan Collection, Istanbul, Turkey Eczacibasi Foundation Collection, Istanbul, Turkey
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