"Short Circuit"
12.05.2017 – 02.06.2017
Basic aspects of communication are defined as the transmitter (the source), the recipient (the target) and the message, and emerge through indicators such as language, image, symbols and gesture. Communication, by its general definition, as in the operation of an electrical unit, is a process of transmission of an intended message, or a piece of information from one source to another. What happens in situations where there’s an interruption during the continuity of communication and expression? What are the opportunities of the function of communication, which nowadays, is claimed that art reserves? What is the nature of the relationship between art and communication? If the possibility of communication is a symptom of cultural accumulation, wouldn’t there be short circuits in cases where the commonalities disappear?
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In this interview, Ali Omar reflects on art, memory, and identity through his hauntingly repetitive portraits—a visual pursuit of the human essence that transcends time and borders.
BantMag: “No Soul Without Body” – A Portrait of Ali Omar
In this BantMag feature, Ali Omar shares his profound dialogue between body and soul, born from his journey through Syria, Damascus, and Istanbul—using portraiture to explore identity, memory, and the essence of being.
Middle-East Online: Explores Transformation of Artistic Vision and Loss of Innocence
In this insightful feature from Middle‑East Online, Ali Omar delves into his creative evolution—tracing how migration, memory, and body converge in his art, and how the innocence of early vision transforms into deep emotional narratives.
Agos: "The Timeless Portraits of a Painter Who Thinks with His Hands"
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Daily Sabah: Ali Omar’s ‘Portraits’ on Display at Gallery Eksen
In this interview by Daily Sabah, Ali Omar’s first solo exhibition at Gallery Eksen (Nişantaşı, Istanbul) is showcased—highlighting his exploration of belonging, identity, and the intimate connection between body and spirit through striking, repetitive portraiture.
In this short documentary, Ali Omar shares his journey as a Syrian painter living and creating in Istanbul. Through his words and artwork, we get a glimpse into his world—how he sees, feels, and expresses life through painting. It’s an honest and moving conversation about migration, memory, and the power of art to connect people.
