Gönül Sen-Menzel and Sabahattin Sen: An Exhibition of Contrasts

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At the Kleines Kunst-Kabinett, Große Heimstraße 72, owner Gerda Türke is presenting works by the Turkish painter couple Sabahattin and Gönül Sen until February 24, alongside fine ceramic works by the self-taught Dortmund artist Dagmar Scheffermann.

The Sen couple, who have lived in the Federal Republic since 1980, are showing 30 pictures that impress through the contrast of their content. Sabahattin Sen engages critically with the political and social conditions in Turkey and other countries. The main subject of his works is people confronted with violence, oppression, wars and catastrophes. With his pictures he tries to set warning signs.

In contrast to his gloomy-looking pictures – colored pen-and-ink drawings – Gönül Sen’s works are filled with colorful cheerfulness. Away from misery and devastation, the artist wants to capture the scenic beauty of her homeland – as a longing for an intact world. (ms)