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Ahmet Güneştekin — Gunessiz Uyuyanlar
Ahmet Güneştekin

Gunessiz Uyuyanlar

2011

A richly layered composition, Ahmet Güneştekin's *Gunessiz Uyuyanlar* (Those Who Sleep Without Sun) weaves together vibrant, symbolic imagery rooted in Anatolian mythology and collective memory. Bold, saturated hues merge with intricate figurative and abstract forms, evoking a dreamlike state suspended between darkness and longing. The work reflects Güneştekin's signature exploration of cultural identity, trauma, and the silent narratives carried by those lost to history.

Medium
oil on canvas

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20th Century & Contemporary Art Day Sale

June 26, 2018

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Ahmet Güneştekin, Gunessiz Uyuyanlar, 2011

A richly layered composition, Ahmet Güneştekin's *Gunessiz Uyuyanlar* (Those Who Sleep Without Sun) weaves together vibrant, symbolic imagery rooted in Anatolian mythology and collective memory. Bold, saturated hues merge with intricate figurative and abstract forms, evoking a dreamlike state suspended between darkness and longing. The work reflects Güneştekin's signature exploration of cultural identity, trauma, and the silent narratives carried by those lost to history.

Medium
oil on canvas
Year
2011
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Figurative Painting, Dark Palette, Dreamlike Mood, Male Artist, Narrative Art, Turkish Artist, Contemporary Artist, Modern Art, Large Format, Symbolic Art, Eastern Expressionism, Oil on Canvas