WORKS ON THE PAPER '' Previous Home Series II '' (1999) Painting by Göknil Gümüş Sungurtekin
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Techniques & Materials
Oil on paper, revised in 2024. The piece is part of the artist’s “Artworks on Paper – Previous Home Series.” It is presented as a fine art print and designed to be displayed under Plexiglas for enhanced depth and long-lasting color brilliance.
Symbolism & Artistic Vision
Tolstoy’s Bicycle – This composition blends a nostalgic family moment with the deeper philosophical idea known as “Tolstoy’s Bicycle”: the belief that learning and growth never stop, no matter the age. The cycling gesture becomes a symbol of life’s joyful momentum and ongoing curiosity.
Home & Memory – Created from the memory of the house the artist was born in, this piece links personal history with emotional resonance. The circles drawn by the bicycle suggest cycles of life, memory, and continuity.
Framing Suggestion – For best preservation and presentation, the artist recommends mounting on MDF and framing under Plexiglas. This approach maintains color vibrancy and adds a modern touch. One such example shown is still vivid after 25 years.
Ideal for – Art collectors who appreciate narrative-driven works, modern interior spaces, and those drawn to themes of nostalgia, personal heritage, and the age of time.
Exhibitions & Impact
This piece continues Sungurtekin’s exploration of memory, movement, and home. It reflects her distinctive conceptual expressionism and deep sensitivity to emotional storytelling.
It maintains its importance as one of the works in which the first footsteps of the Conceptual Essence Narrative Expressionism movement, of which the artist was a pioneer, were heard.
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Conceptual Essence Narrative Expressionist (CENE) Pioneer Artist & Contemporary Turkish Master Artist
• Award-Winning Artist • Grand Artist Award Winner • First Turkish Female Naval & Navy Artist
• Marmara University Fine Arts Institute, Painting Department, MA
• International Exhibitions & Art Fairs Participant • Works in Private Collections Worldwide
Göknil Gümüş Sungurtekin is an award-winning Turkish painter and the pioneering force behind Conceptual Essence Narrative Expressionism (CENE). Her work, rooted in Expressionism, fuses psychological depth with symbolic storytelling to explore the meeting point of personal and universal truths. It is a deeply introspective journey—raw, unfiltered, and immensely personal. Drawing from dreams, memories, and emotions, she delves into themes of femininity, consciousness, and existential reflection. Her paintings blend elements of German Expressionism, Psychological Art, Symbolism, and Primitivism, yielding a synthesis of instinctive creativity and philosophical inquiry. With bold color choices, dynamic brushstrokes, and symbolic imagery, she invites viewers into her world and guides them through a spectrum of joy, fear, anxiety, and transformation.Key concepts in her work include:• The Female Experience: Exploring self-worth, empowerment, and identity.• Energy & Balance: Expressing connection, quantum consciousness, and mysticism.• Life Stories & Reflections: Conveying realization, transformation, and meaning.• Dreamscapes & Intuition: Weaving imaginary worlds with memories.Her art is not only a visual spectacle but also a deeply emotional experience. Every stroke speaks to the viewer’s soul, unfolding a multi-layered narrative that resonates on both personal and universal levels.
CENE ART MANIFESTO
I am the pioneer of Conceptual Essence Narrative Expressionism (CENE). Through my work, I weave personal narratives with universal truths, reshaping emotions, memories, and transformation on the canvas. Every brushstroke and vibrant color is a reflection of my inner world—an invitation to explore both the personal and universal dimensions of existence. CENE challenges the boundaries between being and non-being, emphasizing the essential narrative that unites the inner and outer realms. I create with the courage to be myself, forging a space where emotions, thoughts, subconsciousness, and intuition flow unfiltered. My art is an exploration of the human psyche, capturing sudden shifts in mood and the complex language of color—each hue a note of emotion and a reflection of my inner truth. For me, Conceptual Expressionism is the magical intersection of thought, emotion, and artistic expression—a journey where past, present, and future converge on canvas to tell stories through both lived and imagined experiences.
Master Artist Göknil Gümüş Sungurtekin
- Nationality: TÜRKIYE
- Date of birth : 1977
- Artistic domains: Works by professional artists,
- Groups: Contemporary Turkish Artists
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