Artist Highlight : Serkan Çolak
Serkan Çolak , Documentary Photographer 📷
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Please tell us a bit about yourself.
I am a professional documentary photographer and co-founder of No. 238, an independent culture and art organization. Within this field, I specialize in capturing the essence of social issues such as migration, urbanization, and human rights through my photography projects. I am proud to have published a book titled "On The Road," which showcases a collection of my most compelling photographic narratives.
[TR] Belgesel fotoğrafçıyım. “No 238” adlı bağımsız kültür sanat alanı kurucularındanım. Göç, kentleşme,insan hakları gibi toplumsal konularda fotoğraf projeleri yürütüyorum. “On The Road” adında yayınlanmış bir kitabım mevcut.What mediums do you use to express yourself?
Photography & Videography.Are you a Solo or Collaborative artist?
I strongly advocate for the transformative power of collective art. While my individual works hold significant value, I have also actively engaged in numerous collaborative projects throughout my career.
[TR] Kolektif sanatın gücüne inanıyorum. Bireysel işlerimin yanı sıra kolektif olarak tamamladığım bir çok proje mevcut.How do you/your perception of art differ from others?
My artistic perspective extends beyond mere aesthetics, encompassing a profound interest in works that evoke curiosity, prompt introspection, and even instigate a call to action within the viewer. In the realm of photography, I am particularly drawn to capturing moments that unfold in the ordinary tapestry of life, yet possess the innate ability to jolt one out of the mundane routines that often define our existence.
[TR] Sanat algım sadece estetik üzerine ilerlemiyor. İzleyende merak, sorgulama ve bazen de harekete geçme isteği yaratan eserlerle ilgileniyorum. Fotoğrafta ise hayatın olağan akışı içinde yer alan, fakat karşılaştığınız anda sizi bu dünyanın tek düzeliğinden çekip çıkarabilecek sahnelerin peşinden yürüyorum.Is there a fav artist or an artwork that inspired you/your style?
Trent Parke,Nikos Economopoulos, Koudelka are the photographic masters who inspire me.What was the last Exhibition you visited?
Kirke ParadoksuWhat does Innovation mean to you?
Art persists and evolves in tandem with the world's existence. It is a dynamic entity that continuously adapts and transforms. The growth of artists is fueled by their creative ideas and exploration of innovative methodologies, empowering them to actively engage in the ever-evolving cycles of change.
[TR] Dünya varoldukça sanat da onunla birlikte değişerek ve dönüşerek varolacaktır. Yaratıcı fikirler,yeni yöntemler sanatçının gelişimini destekler ve değişim döngüsünde yer almasını sağlar. Bu diyalektik döngüyü reddeden değil bir parçası olan sanatçılar geleceği inşa ederler.Are you familiar with Web3 /NFTs/Crypto?
Been into crypto and then NFTs for the last 3 years.
[TR] Üç yıl önce kripto ve ardından da Nft dünyasına dahil oldum.Is AI your Enemy or Friend?
AI is a familiar acquaintance, whom I encounter periodically, albeit infrequently.
[TR] AI arada sırada görüşüp selamlaştığım bir arkadaşım. Ama kendisiyle çok sık görüşmüyoruz.
His awards:
*2nd Yilmaz Guney Culture and Arts Festival, serial photo award, 2012
*2nd Yilmaz Guney Culture and Arts Festival, single photo award, 2012
*Golden Camera, Ukrain, 2013, Documentary award
*Sony World Photography, 2013, National award
*Festival Internacional de la Imagen, Mexico, 2014, Third prize
*BursaFotoFest, 2014, Special award
*Festival Internacional de la Imagen, Mexico, 2016, Second prize
*2nd International Polyphony Photo Festival, India, 2019, First prize
” Believe in dialectic, transform, and build. Let your artistic journey be a testament to the profound impact that creative expression can have on the world. ”
"On The Road," which showcases a collection of my most compelling photographic narratives. He is in search for a wider audience and foster a deeper understanding of the complex realities that permeate our society. As a documentary photographer, remains dedicated to utilizing the power of visual storytelling to raise awareness and inspire meaningful dialogue on the pressing challenges we face as a global community.
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