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Be Not Afraid
Elif Ipek Aytar
BE NOT AFRAID is an immersive video sculpture installation that uses biblically accurate angels to symbolize higher dimensional beings. These two sculpture pieces aim to attract the audience through the depiction of angels in their surreal forms and optical illusions, which create an immersive experience for the audience through the use of mirrors and reflections. The kaleidoscope piece offers a dynamic geometrical image of angels in their higher dimensional forms, while the infinity mirror piece represents an infinite number of angel bodies that are still yet nonconventional in their form. The representations of the crosssections of these higher dimensional realms are presented as artworks that would expand audiences' thoughts and feelings about the abstract concept of the fourth dimension, sparking a new perspective on the intersection of art and mathematics.
Elif Ipek Aytar
İpek Aytar was born on the 23rd of February 2001 in Ankara. She graduated from the Communication Design department at Bilkent University. She lives in Berlin and finished her master's degree in New Media Design. Her work is driven by spirituality. She gets her inspiration from the myths and legends of the past, angels, auras, energy, and nature. With the light-positive approach of spirituality, she also combines gothic, dark, and unsettling elements in her works to create duality. She wants people to experience it as if they're out of this world, connecting to another dimension that is nerve-wracking but peaceful at the same time while they look at her works.
Where do you see yourself in 20 years?
In a fairyland where I can publish magical books :)
What is a good design for you?
Honest and unique.
What was the most challenging experience during your studies?
Make my arguments concise
Who or what inspires you?
Myths, legends, stories, folk...
How do you approach a new project?
Research concepts in depth that are interesting
What advice would you give to students who just started studying in your programme?
Learn programs and tech
Have you changed during your studies? How?
I have a broader understanding of spatial concepts.
Why did you choose to study in your programme?
I wanted to do stage designs for electronic musicians.
What are you not going to miss in your studies?
Stress
How are you going to celebrate your graduation?
with a cake and an espresso martini
