Desiring-Machines exhibits at MB&F M.A.D.Gallery
MB&F M.A.D.Gallery Geneva is now presenting “Desiring-Machines”, an exclusive and unique collection of five mechanical sculptures set in motion by Server DemirtaÅŸ
A master of creativity and construction, Turkish artist Server DemirtaÅŸ brings life to his artistic machines with intricate engineering. Desiring-Machines intrigue with smooth, human-like movements that are in stark contrast to the robotic appearance of each creation.
The exhibition offers a refreshing perspective on kinetic sculpture with a visual experience blending art and engineering. Each Machine performs a unique and choreographed series of movements and gestures mimicking life and exploring the human condition. Over approximately 80 seconds, the animated visual spectacle captivates audiences and imparts a unique meaning for each observer.
At the heart of each mechanical sculpture is a set of Plexiglas wheels or cogs connected via cables and wires to execute the synchronised movements. Each sculpture is unique, requiring two to six months to design and construct the mechanics that create the mesmerising characteristics of the compilations.
Early on in his artistic career, DemirtaÅŸ was known for three-dimensional artworks created with PVC-coated newspapers. A graduate of the Mimar Sinan Fine Arts University with a focus in painting, Server DemirtaÅŸ has been passionate about building mechanical sculptures in movement as well as video art since 1997.
The exhibition title “Desiring-Machines” is rooted in the concept of the French philosophers Deleuze and Guattari and based on the book “Anti-Oedipus: Capitalism and Schizophrenia”, as well as the name of a group exhibition in 1997 in which his first machine was displayed.
