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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Selected Group Shows

05.2024 Awita New York Gallery, NYC/USA

03.2022 MONAT Gallery, Madrid/Spain

01.2022 Karl & Ein Art Gallery, Istanbul/Turkey

08.2021 Luna Art Gallery, Istanbul/Turkey

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

12.2019 Galerie D'art La Visione, Istanbul/Turkey

Solo Shows

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

Art Fairs

06.2022 Monaco International Contemporary Art Fair, Monaco

09.2021 Luxembourg International Contemporary Art Fair, Luxembourg City

Collaborations and Interviews

12.2023 New and Abstract

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

2021-2024 Featured 3x in SaatchiArt Curator's Picks

Online Viewing Room

04.2022 'Bloom of Youth' group show at Artsy