Dorian Sari: I Exaggerated Because I Wanted to be Understood. Öktem Aykut Gallery at Liste Art Fair Basel 2024. Basel (Switzerland), June 10, 2024.
Official description: I Exaggerated Because I Wanted to be Understood by Dorian Sari is a poetic exploration of existence, artfully blending elements of surprise, metamorphosis, and introspection. The installation invites viewers to transcend the surface and immerse themselves in the nuanced beauty of the human experience — a dance between revelation and concealment.
Each box, a metaphorical seed, promises the potential for discovery and transformation. Upon opening one of these seemingly dormant boxes, the spectator is greeted by an unexpected spectacle. This dynamic structure unfurls like a jack-in-the-box, inviting an element of surprise and playfulness. The deliberate choice of wood as the medium adds an organic warmth to the installation. As the structure reaches its zenith, a captivating metamorphosis occurs. The pinnacle of the installation transforms into an open form reminiscent of a gramophone. This hybrid shape serves as the canvas for an intricate dance of black and white patterns, strongly manipulated and distorted, pointing to the 21st century.