Balık Pazarı 1930

Abidin Dino made "Balık Pazarı" using watercolor to capture the energy of a fish market. Look at how the shades of brown and grey blend together, creating an image that feels both chaotic and harmonious. The artist dives right into the sensory experience, bypassing a detailed rendering in favor of something more immediate. It's interesting how the watery medium gives the piece its character. Notice the way the paint pools and drips, especially around the edges of the figures and forms. It’s like Dino embraced the unpredictable nature of watercolor, allowing it to dictate the flow and movement of the composition. The quick gestures remind us of the constant motion and activity of the marketplace. Those thin, dark strokes are particularly evocative, suggesting the quick movements of people and produce. Dino reminds me a little of Kokoschka, in the sense of capturing a scene with frenetic, fluid strokes. What is great about both of their art is that it is about embracing the messy, ambiguous side of life!