Painter Pınar Tınç talked about her new exhibition "Renewal"

The exhibition, created with works that approach humans through the trilogy of soul, mind and body, and textures enriched with rainbow tones and mystical symbols, addresses the concepts of "annihilation", "existence" and "regeneration".

The artist divides abstract geometric arrangements into pieces and gives them a new form, while applying the India ink technique to canvas and special handmade papers.

Reflecting childhood memories and traces of island life in his works, Tınç combines the beauties of nature such as the sea, island, birds and vegetation with his imagination nourished by different geographies of the world, presenting them to art lovers in his new exhibition.

Painter Tınç told an AA reporter that he has organized many exhibitions so far, and that each one carries different stories and meanings.

The artist emphasized that his exhibitions emerged from a different threshold in life, saying, "Renewal, on the other hand, emerged from a need for both personal and collective transformation. There is a cycle in which the human spirit exhausts itself, sometimes vanishes, and then yearns for rebirth. I observe this cycle both in my own life and in the world. My works in the exhibition bear the traces of this cycle. It's like an inner journey, oscillating between the silence of extinction and the magnificence of existence."

Tınç, noting that the exhibition's background encompasses the concepts of "extinction, existence, and regeneration," said, "For me, art is a way of thinking. In this exhibition, I specifically explored the layers of existence through the lens of 'soul' and 'mind.' Extinction is not merely a loss, but also the potential for a new existence. While the mind struggles to grasp this, the soul searches for a way to re-emerge. In other words, the theoretical foundation is grounded in both existential thought and the regenerative cycles of nature."

Tınç also touched upon the mystical elements in his works and their relationship with nature, and said:

"For me, nature is not just a landscape that exists outside; it is also a reflection of my soul, my mind, and my intuition. Mystical elements are the reflections in my painting of the connection I have established with the unseen layers of nature. That unseen power sensed in the roots of a tree, the movement of waves, or the vibration of the wind transforms into symbols, flows of color, and forms in my paintings. In my art, nature is not just a visual field; it is also a spiritual resonance."

Tınç, who stated that India ink adds depth to his works, said, "India ink is both the signature and the language of my art. Being Türkiye's first painter in this sense also imposes a responsibility. This technique offers me boundless depth and discipline. The fluidity of ink, its uncontrollability, and at the same time, its elegant clarity... All of this reminds me of life itself. Working with India ink is, in a sense, a wavering between surrender and freedom. This gives my works both a mystical and philosophical intensity."

Tınç underlined the importance of Bozcaada, which hosted the exhibition, in his works and provided the following information:

Bozcaada is not only where I live, but also the land where my art breathes. The island invites one to both solitude and wholeness. Here, the distance between me and nature disappears; the sea, the vineyards, the wind are all like teachers. The serenity of the island, the cycle of nature, and the slow flow of time are crucial in shaping my paintings. There is an invisible trace of Bozcaada in every one of my works.

The painter, who stated that he aims to trace tradition with modern tools in his works, said, "For me, tradition is not a fixed trace of the past, but a potential to be carried into the future. India ink, ancient symbols, or Eastern aesthetics… Reinterpreting these with the techniques offered by modernity is like building a bridge between roots and sky. This offers me both aesthetic and philosophical richness. Tradition is not a repetition of the past in my paintings; it is a reborn energy within contemporary art."

The exhibition's curator, Prof. Dr. Uğur Batı, emphasized the importance of the exhibition's opening in Bozcaada, saying, "We're in a wonderful atmosphere. Perhaps art truly should be presented in these settings. This naturalness, cultural heritage, history, and the purity in the faces of the exhibitors are very valuable to me. That's exactly how Pınar paints. She's an extremely natural person, and this is reflected here today."

Stating that the islands generally have a sheltered structure, Batı said:

This sheltered structure elevates the islands to a universal status. With these characteristics, the islands bear the characteristics of a unique and pure culture, more closed to external influences. Bozcaada has also benefited from this sheltered atmosphere. Pınar spent almost her entire life on the islands. Her paintings are unique in terms of style, harmony, use of color, and balance. I am very happy to be here in Bozcaada, home to Pınar Tınç's works.

The exhibition, in which Tınç's avant-garde style uses the tools of modernity to interpret traditional symbols in a contemporary way, can be visited at the Bozcaada Art Gallery until September 15.

Pınar Tınç graduated from Uludağ University Faculty of Fine Arts.

In previous years, the artist has exhibited "I Love You Mom", "Innocence", "Good Night Baby", "Homecoming" and "Je T'aime".

Tınç, who is an İB Visual Art instructor, organizes painting workshops on India ink in his personal workshop in Kadıköy.

The artist, who has many works in museums and personal collections, continues his works with ink painting technique in Istanbul, Bozcaada and Saint-Leu, France.