Çiçek Kahraman & Çıplak Ayaklar, 1stepforward2stepsback, 2016, Performance
This video is cut from shots of fight scenes in old Turkish movies, and is accompanied by a dance performance inspired by the video. The work explores how representation of ‘manhood’ changes after being deformed. Exposing moments of fighting but not never defeating, struggling but never escaping, being crammed and entrapped, the work seeks the possibility of escape through transformation of the given situation.
The video, which consists of looping movements, can be viewed during the entire exhibition. A dance performance by Çıplak Ayaklar Company, in collaboration with Çiçek Kahraman, will accompany the video.