Bluish 2009

Ayse Erkmen's 2009 installation "Bluish" is a minimalist work that utilizes a large expanse of blue tarpaulin suspended within a gallery space. The work's simplicity and use of everyday materials challenge traditional notions of sculpture, inviting viewers to reconsider the relationship between art and the everyday. The blue fabric, reminiscent of a swimming pool or a protective covering, creates a sense of both familiarity and abstraction, blurring the boundaries between the gallery space and the outside world. The artist's use of a single, dominant color draws attention to the form and texture of the material, prompting contemplation on the nature of perception and the subjective experience of color.