Orient'te Buluşalım 1995

Fusun Onur created this installation, "Orient'te Buluşalım", from a big blue ball, a net, a hoop, and a metal bowl. It’s a simple combination of objects that becomes something stranger, and it sits in the space like a question. I can imagine Onur thinking about gravity and lightness as she put this together, contrasting the heavy metal bowl on the ground with the floating blue ball in the net. What's so striking is the contrast in textures, too. The shiny and taut surface of the blue sphere, the delicate hoop, and the rough texture of the bowl invite a curiosity to touch and explore the materials used. The blue sphere feels so contained, while the soft lace hangs loosely, creating a sense of movement in the static setting. I find myself thinking about the artist's intentions. What does it mean to meet in the Orient? I feel like these artists are often in conversation with one another, using their materials to work through shared feelings, and to inspire our own.