Visible, 2009, From the series of While You Are Sleeping, 2009

Arslan Sükan  

Visible, 2009 by Arslan Sükan From the series of While You Are Sleeping Inkjet print on fine art paper Size: 105 cm H x 133 cm W Edition 1 of 3 Unframed.

‘While you are sleeping’ (Seascape Series) In his seascape works, Sukan manipulates his imagery connected to the constant tensions between the mental grasp of the specificity and representation. He starts taking his pictures above sea level and contextualizes the scenes and brings out a new kind of perception. At first glance, the viewer may not be suspicious of the situation but on close inspection, questions arise; if this is a night time shot, how come the ships in motion look so sharp as if they are from a frozen movie still. By reconstructing these environments from one portion to another, Sukan raises some of the most elemental questions about how we perceive the world we live in. The other side of duality comes out when we look at the full moon in the sky. The moon is in transit and clearly gives a hint that the world or in this case another planet turns in its own axis. He creates an image that represents the duality of time, space in an undefined space. 

This striking black and white artwork captures the serene beauty of a stark, minimalist seascape. A dramatic horizon divides the composition, with a vast, dark sky towering above a textured body of water. Ascending from the sea, a series of slender, white lighthouses stand along a diminishing rocky path that trails into the distance, creating a rhythmic visual flow. The high contrast between the dark sea and luminous lighthouses enhances their isolation and ethereal presence. The artwork's monochromatic palette emphasizes the simplicity and tranquility of the scene, inviting meditation on solitude and the passage of time. This piece stands out for its balance of starkness and subtlety, achieving a sublime, contemplative atmosphere.