Çerçeveler 1999

Editor: We’re looking at "Çerçeveler" by Adnan Coker, painted in 1999. It’s a modern, abstract piece, mostly monochrome, with some geometric forms. It feels like looking into a deep, dark void with a tiny, mysterious light at the center. What stands out to you? Curator: The image reminds me of the symbolism we often see in sacred spaces. Think of a medieval cathedral—the way the light filters through the stained glass, drawing the eye upward, creating a sense of the sublime. Notice how Coker uses layered frames. Does that create any impression on you? Editor: It does feel like there's a sort of…tunnel vision effect, focusing on that central shape, almost like a portal. It also gives the feeling of chambers, or a series of doors, like a pathway. Curator: Exactly! And what does that central light suggest? The use of light within darkness, is a powerful symbol that transcends cultures. From the divine spark within, the light in the darkness is universal in understanding hope. Editor: I hadn't considered that! It’s fascinating how a relatively simple geometric composition can hold so many layers of meaning and historical visual echoes. Thank you. Curator: It speaks to the power of abstraction, doesn't it? Coker strips away the representational, yet manages to tap into these primal, resonant images lodged deep within our collective consciousness. A thought-provoking encounter.