Artissima Contemporary Art Fair Turin
Stijn Ank & Murat Yıldız
30.10.-01.11.2026
Öktem Aykut presents a duo presentation by Stijn Ank and Murat Yıldız. Ank, primarily known for his monumental site-specific works, pivots towards a series of intimate ossified sculptures. By pouring liquid plaster into raw powder, he allows the medium to self-determine its form, resulting in ephemeral structures that appear as if unearthed from a seabed. In dialogue with these sculptures are the jagged, vivid drawings of Murat Yıldız. Composed entirely in colored pencil, Yıldız’s series uses rapid, sharp gestures to capture memories as they elusively unfold. His hand moves fast, driven by an urgency of unknown origin. Each painting is the accumulation of thousands of short gestures and interruptions. Together, the artists create a poetic tension, converging on a fascination with how materials transform and the vulnerability of matter.
