#25

Untitled #3, 12x18, photograph

Untitled #2, 12x18, photograph

Untitled #1, 12x18, photograph

#24

Nina, 30x24, Giclee Print, 2008

Nan, 24x30, Giclee Print, 2008

Mom and Pops, 30x24, Giclee Print, 2009

Meagan, 30x24, Giclee Print, 2009

Lyd, 24x30, Giclee Print, 2008

#23

Inner Circle, 20x30 in

3rd Eye Unveiling, 20x30 in

Inside Voice, 20x30 in

Genesis Re:found, 20x30 in

Artist Statement

"Archaic Expressionism"

The vision is to break down the barriers of visual perception. To awaken the viewer’s conscious to the vastness of infinite possibility. Through the use of opposing elements and the incorporation of the viewer’s unique interpretation, the goal of the work is to release the power of the unconscious. Thus forcing a search for balance. The organic flow of the work is the genesis of the unique story completed in the mind’s eye of the beholder.

The elements of nature play a great role in the transcendental realm of Gizem Bacaz. Where “reality” is merely a macrocosmic identity of reflections that are created at the birth of every thought. The viewer is given a chance to delve inward into the realms of the psyche.

The vision is to describe the commonalty and uniqueness shared by all beings. The work becoming the epitome of the struggle of the opposing sides within us all. Thus encouraging exploration and enlightenment.

The process of the painting carries on for several years becoming a palette for healing and inner and outer exploration. All of the elements of nature play a great role in influencing the meditative strokes that create the vision.

#22

shiva in the arambol beach (India), Photography color print, 16x20 inch (or 20x24)

Rainbow Gathering (germany), Photography color print, 16x20 inch (or 20x24)

fruits's paradice (morocco), Photography color print, 16x20 inch (or 20x24)

community (germany), Photography color print, 16x20 inch (or 20x24)

amusement park (India), Photography color print, 16x20 inch (or 20x24)

Artist Statement

I have enjoyed drawing pictures since childhood. When I was 5 years old, I always had a sketch book and pen to drawing scrawl to spend time by myself to amuse in big city in Tokyo. And I was going to the elementary school by city bus for six years. I still remember scenery from the bus window in my memory.

I learned visual design and fine art at Vantan Design Institute of Art Technical College. My studies included painting, drawing, photography, sculpting and lettering in 2 years. After I graduated from this school I kept developing acrylic paintings, photographs and drawings.

I was traveling all over the world, India, Europe, Morocco, Thai, Indonesia and USA for last seven years. I took many pictures, drawing and I made accessories, clothes and leather bags using antique, oriental and tribal material that I found in those countries.

I think the reason why I like travel to take a picture and experience different culture is a lot to do with my childhood.

All those people that I have met, spiritual GURU (religious leader of India), SADU (Indian monk), hermit, magician, hearer, drunker, homeless and hippies in the travel. And I had a many interesting story and lifestyle in diversity people feels and recognizes of life.

I was influenced by Jonas Mekas. He is one of the greatest artistic film-makers. His work is sentimental and reminiscent, but I feel his message is universal. Also I like Cy Twombly and Yves Tanguy. When I saw Twombly's large paintings I thought I returned to childhood, and I felt warm and peaceful. Tanguy's work with strange objects and gray colored background makes me feel like I am in another world. I like the fact that in his paintings it cannot be determined whether daytime it or nighttime. Though concept and expression of these works are quite different but I received strong influence too.

An act to take a photograph and drawing are part of my spiritual mind and It is an instant to lead to a state of selflessness. I want to convey scenery to people who the world without having gone and looked with a peaceful message.

My art is endless trip of pursuit to myself. I want to study photography, art and develop myself in NYC to present my ideas through my work around the world.?

So, I am very interesting to see how people feels and recognizes my art.

#21

Type Bridge, Black board, fishing line

This won't be Another Garbage, 10" x 13", Silkscreen on Paper Bags

Belle de Jour, 8.5" x 11", Ink, Water Color

Garbage City, 13" x 17", NYC Streets, chalks / Digital Print

#20

Untitled #8, 2008 (from the Glory series)

Untitled #5, 2008 (from the Glory series)

Untitled # 4, 2008 (from the Glory series)

Artist Statement

The series is called Glory. They are all untitled. They are all pigment ink prints.

The series stems from watching Ultimate Fighting Championship on TV. I find this sport to be very violent, very funny and very homoerotic. I wanted to capture this through photography but since I will not give the UFC money by going to the fights, I decided to take the images straight from the television. The three images I am submitting reflect only a small fraction of the body of work I have been assembling.

#19

Trailer Haven, 30x40, digital c-print

Straight On, 30x40, digital c-print

Reflection, 30x40, digital c-print

No Trespassing, 30x40, digital c-print

Crossroad, 30x40, digital c-print

#18

window map 2, 40X30", C-Print

table and chair, 20X24", C-Print

parking lot rain, 20X24", C-Print

birds and wires, 30X40", C-Print

#17

"Atkinson-Shiffrin Model", 24" x 36", archival pigment dye print

"Inner Space", 24" x 36", archival pigment dye print

"6,500 Miles", 24" x 36", archival pigment dye print

"This Is Why I Can't Sleep", 24" x 36", archival pigment dye print

"Takotsubo Cadriomyopathy", 24" x 36", archival pigment dye print

Artist Statement

In some people's lives they reach a crossroads to their future in which no direction is clearer than the next. The perceivable correct decision as to which path to take can be vague, and the emotional surroundings in which individuals are faced with can be abstract, lonesome, and frightening. These images visualize those emotions. As a parallel, each photograph was taken in a way that is in service to the idea of unfamiliarity and unexpectedness. I utilized unconventional lighting and exposure techniques in order to create the mood in each image, most which were accomplished by trial and error. I photographed alone, in the middle of the night, often in near to total darkness. By choosing to photograph within the confines of a seemingly decaying factory building, it was my intention to bring the viewer into an unfamiliar and dark environment of distress. The setting gives implication that it is a place or mindset that needs to be escaped from in order for personal growth to occur. The strange subject matter infuses an element of unexpectedness and randomness that resonates through these frames and through the lives of individuals when faced with serious choices concerning their future. Indeed, the implied singularity of the subjects within the images is crucial for they represent my feelings of isolation and uncertainty.

#16

"View From Above", 48 x 36 in., acrylic on canvas

"Moving Lines #2", 48 x 36 in., acrylic on canvas

"Moving Lines #1", 30 x 40 in., acrylic on canvas

"Moving Lines #3", 48 x 36 in., acrylic on canvas

"Going Up", 36 x 24 in., acrylic on canvas

#15

Nine Buses, '08 Stratford CT, Black & White, 11 x 17

Linked to NYC, '07 NY Taxi Bar, Long Island City, Black & White, 8.5 x 11

In the Background, '07 Midtown, NYC, Black & White, 11 x 17

Hanging On', 08 Gulf Street, Milford CT, Color, 11 x 17

Butt...., '08 Batter Park, NYC, Black & White, 8.5 x 11

#14

Vacancy, 2006 Brooklyn Promenade, Black & White, 8.5 x 11

Ready for Duty, 2008 Milford Fire Dept, Black & White, 8.5x11

NYPL, 2008 NY Public Library, Color, 8.5 x 11

Me and My Shadow, 2008 Walnut Beach, CT, Color, 11 x 17

Grand Street Balloons, 2007 Deitch Art Parade, Black & White, 11x17

Artist Statement

I lived in NYC for the last seven years and moved to CT in March '08. My work tends to be more "urban-centric" because of my time in the city, but am working on including more flora/fauna into my portfolio. I prefer to shoot B&W - especially with my urban photography. I feel it really helps to bring out the texture & feeling of the shot.
I do not use PhotoShop - I do very little post editing. I want my work to represent what I saw/felt at the time of the capture. I do my best to crop as I shoot, but if needed I'll crop/sharpen an image if I feel it will enhance the original idea behind the shot.