Berke Yazıcıoğlu’s body of work delves into the intriguing interplay between desire and order, exploring a range of social and cultural phenomena across various mediums such as digital drawing, painting, illustration, and design. His earlier works centre around the complex relationship of this interplay, with the core of his artistic practice lying in the juxtaposition of pleasure and order. Skillfully navigating the tension between individual yearnings and civic regulations, his works serve as a compelling commentary on the human experience, addressing the eternal conflict between personal desire and social limits. He reveals how the establishment of social norms often necessitates the restriction of individual aspirations. Grounded in the act of observation, Yazıcıoğlu’s exploration of the intersection between the viewer and the artwork prompts a reconsideration of societal positions, initiating a compelling dialogue with unconventional gender identities and desire objects that encourage a fresh perspective on the clandestine connection erotic images have with society in public spaces.
Yazıcıoğlu’s artistic practice is in dialogue with various relics of art history, including a notable interest in classical music. His recent works offer a captivating exploration of musical themes reinterpreted through visual art practices. European music from the 19th and 20th centuries serves as a creative impetus, allowing him to re-imagine masterful musical works as visual explorations, unveiling hidden concepts and augmenting their range of possible interpretations.
