You lean towards the carnation, I take and pass it to you voil`a
And you pass it more beautiful to another
The other passes it along n’est-ce pas
So goes the carnation from hand to hand.

You see then, you and I are growing a passion,
I’m touching on you, I’m warming up to you, this is not that
Look how, seven colors become as one
We are silently uniting.

Gravitational carnation is not only a collection of works but also the product of a coming together, an ongoing dialogue, a union in a shared sentiment. The exhibition resonates with the echoes of an era, a spirit, and a shared world vision. Artists who observe, follow, and appreciate each other from afar, sometimes even responding to works with their own creations, are brought together in this exhibition. For the first time, the works of Ece Ağırtmış, Eymen Aktel, Burak Ata, Melih Çebi, Hazal Özgür, and Ecem Yüksel are presented side by side.

No matter how personal art may feel to the artist, it can never be entirely separate from the aesthetic perceptions of its time or the ideologies it is born into; therefore, thus, it is inherently political and social.

These artists, who may not be defined as a group yet can be considered a generation, present works that engage in dialogue with one another through their use of color palettes, their approach to presenting contrasts, their simultaneous familiarity with and critical stance toward social media and emerging technologies, their interest in the collective unconscious and the pre-linguistic world, and their efforts to grasp the depth hidden within seemingly superficial moments.

This exhibition represents a space shaped by a new collectivity, formed through the artists' merging perceptions of the world.

Ece Ağırtmış draws inspiration from her childhood memories and toys, skillfully blending everyday life with wooden materials and colors. Her early experiments with various painting techniques and natural materials underpin her artistic journey. By juxtaposing the organic essence of wood with the artificiality of plastic toys, she creates a striking contrast between the natural and the synthetic in her works. Ağırtmış aims to evoke a sense of nostalgic familiarity in the viewer through her wooden creations, incorporating humor and keen observation.

Eymen Aktel embodies the essence of ancient artistry, drawing inspiration from cave paintings and historical compositions. He articulates narratives of hierarchy and class struggle utilizing a fundamental lexicon, producing evocative paintings on pottery and raw canvas with a harmonious color palette. By employing the expressive forms of the past, he aims to illuminate the enduring human dilemmas that surpass the transient issues of contemporary society.

Burak Ata works reflect his autobiographical transformations while he positions himself at a permeable point, documenting the ebb and flow of his personal and daily life. His keen interest in early Renaissance painting informs his eclectic humor and subtle criticism. While the grammar of his paintings is abstract, his interpretations of the subjects incorporate figurative elements. Figures frequently appear to melt into a spatial network, burdened by the weight of space or relegated to the background. Architectural components and other elements that convey a sense of spatiality represent the structural and cultural aspects of his work.

Melih Çebi creates compositions that explore the effects of the digital age and consumer society on individuals, focusing on the search for identity. Beneath the colorful and cheerful surface of his works, a deep and critical tone can be sensed. Drawing from his own life experiences and childhood memories, he constructs characters and narratives. In his works, Çebi expresses both personal and societal crises, absurd situations, and existential inquiries with a humorous and sarcastic approach.

Hazal Özgür’s works focus on exploring the concept categorized by Freud as the "oceanic feeling." Since the beginning of her artistic practice, she has been deeply engaged with the issue of "language." She also incorporates her own photographs into her works, opening the doors to a dreamlike world through an abstract and figurative visual narrative.

Ecem Yüksel focuses on snapshots of landscapes, figures, and the people, animals, and objects around her in her works. By manipulating accessible images, she aims to create her own perspective while exploring the concepts of spectatorship and taking sides. In addition to various painting techniques, she also produces sculptures, prints, and artist books.

Rather than being centered around a specific theme, the works of six artists who converge through various linguistic and artistic approaches evoke a sense of inspiration and solidarity, even when not directly communicating. These artists, who both inspire and are inspired by one another, cultivate a shared sense of trust born from a common artistic language. Through this exhibition, they make the shared emotions and perspectives of a generation visible.