The Arura Collection by Ozan Türkkan is a testament to the artist's impassioned exploration of the intricate tapestry of nature. Spanning across two distinct works - Arura and Apsu - this collection delves deep into the fractal geometries and Transitional Forms that underpin our natural world.
At the core of Türkkan's vision lies a profound reverence for the Biodiversity Heritage Library, a treasure trove of millennia-old living forms. Using modern tools like Creative Coding and AI, he reanimates these ancient geometries, offering viewers a mesmerizing dance between the past and the present.
Transitional Forms, a cornerstone of the collection, serve as a poignant bridge. They not only elucidate biological evolutions, like aquatic beings transforming over 25 million years to inhabit the land but also symbolize the fluid continuum of thoughts and ideas. Türkkan masterfully intertwines intellectual, social, and psychological dimensions, nudging the audience into a contemplative space.
Water, an ever-present muse in the collection, reminds us of the fundamental interconnectedness of all life forms. It echoes the term "Arura", an ode to the arable land from Homeric Greek, which underlines the earth's nurturing embrace.
Both pieces, while standalone in their narrative, seamlessly contribute to the collection's overarching ode to nature's intricate ballet of forms and transitions. Arura is not just an artistic endeavor; it's an invitation to marvel at the boundless wonders of our natural world and the intricate patterns that weave through time.