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Gunes Caglarcan
Unshaped by the Past

2026

Price Upon Request
Price Upon Request
Price Upon Request
Price Upon Request
Price Upon Request
Price Upon Request
Price Upon Request
Price Upon Request
Price Upon Request
Price Upon Request

About the Item

Shadows Collection™ was born from a deep desire to give form to the unseen, to speak the silent language of the soul. Vibrant figures emerge through bold, one of a kind knife strokes, each capturing the uniqueness of every human body and identity. Their radiant forms reflect love, longing, memory, and the desire to be seen. Behind them, deep shadows hold hidden pain, unspoken dreams, and quiet inner worlds.Together, light and shadow reveal the complexity of who we are and the stories we carry. In the darkness, a void appeared not an absence, but an invitation. A deliberate empty space carved within the shadows, waiting to be filled by your memories, your silences, your forgotten moments. Requiem for Shadows is both a visual journey and a quiet conversation between light, darkness, and sound. Each piece is accompanied by my original solo piano compositions, performed and recorded especially for this collection. You are invited to listen as you look to let the music and the imagery resonate together, creating a deeply personal, multi-sensory experience.
  • Creator:
    Gunes Caglarcan (1981, Turkish)
  • Creation Year:
    2026
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 71 in (180.34 cm)Width: 24 in (60.96 cm)
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  • Gallery Location:
    New York, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1566217834732

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