About me

Pamir Kargın is a contemporary abstract artist based in Istanbul, Turkey. 

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Artist Statement

I paint to examine multiple dimensions of playfulness, particularly how it relates to public and private self-representation over the years. My abstractions mirror the interplay of past and present, imagined and tangible, that which is lost and what remains of one's self-projection, rather in a dynamical, whimsical manner. 

My concentric, contrasting and often cylindrical compositions include repetitive geometric shapes and solid textures that offer a glimpse into my painting process. Primitive, childlike forms continuously merge and split in complementary canvases, sparking a dialogue between time and notion. The multi-layered character of my technique contemplates my love of multi-piece canvases, giving the viewer a sense of distorted centralization while interacting with the works.  

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Solo Shows

06 - 07.2021 'Secret Party Downstairs' Tosca Art & Design, Ankara/Turkey

Selected Group Shows

12.2019 Galerie D'art La Visione, Istanbul/Turkey

07 - 09.2021 Kiraarthane Contemporary Art Gallery, Kucukkoy Art Village/Turkey

08.2021 Luna Art Gallery, Istanbul/Turkey

01.2022 Karl & Ein Art Gallery, Istanbul/Turkey

03.2022 MONAT Gallery, Madrid/Spain

Art Fairs

09.2021 Luxembourg International Contemporary Art Fair, Luxembourg City

06.2022 Monaco International Contemporary Art Fair, Monaco

Artist Residencies

2023 Ottawa School of Art, Ottawa, ON, Canada (scheduled)

Collaborations

11.2021 Kiz Basina x Pamir (Kiz Basina is a social enterprise that aims to prevent violence and hate speech against women in Turkey.)

Online Viewing Room

04.2022 'Bloom of Youth' group show at Artsy