Variations 2012

Fusun Onur made "Variations" with paperclips on tiles, and it's got me thinking about how something so simple can be so visually engaging. I imagine Onur, in her studio, meticulously placing each paperclip, considering its angle and the shadow it casts, almost as though she was painting a picture. See how these clips aren't just randomly scattered? Each one seems intentionally placed, creating this subtle yet captivating rhythm across the tiled surface. It makes me consider the relationship between order and randomness, and how even the most mundane objects can become tools for artistic expression. And what does it mean to make art that is so ephemeral? The clips could be swept away at any minute...It’s like Onur is in dialogue with artists like Sol LeWitt, but with a playful, personal twist. Ultimately, "Variations" is a reminder that art doesn't always need to be grand or complicated to be meaningful. Sometimes, it's in the simple, everyday things that we find the most profound beauty.