Gönül Sen-Menzel: New Works in Sawdust, Glue and Acrylic

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The Dortmund gallerist Gerda Türke is currently presenting a group exhibition of ten artists on Johannesstraße. The connecting element between the exhibits, all of which are for sale: “None!”

Dazzling diversity characterizes the pictures, which span all colors, forms and styles. New, and certainly the most eye-catching focal point of the gallery, are the two pictures by Era Freidzon, an ethnic German resettler. She came to Dortmund a year ago and has now found an apartment in Lütgendortmund.

“The Wheel” and “A Boat” are the titles of the powerful paintings, rich in contrast and color, applied to the large canvas with a palette knife.

“The other pictures are by artists who have already exhibited at Galerie Türke. Most of them have hung their unsold pieces again,” confirms Gerda Türke. The exception: Gönül Sen. The Cologne artist has brought her new works made of sawdust, glue and acrylic. With a little imagination, portraits of women can be read out of the garish pink and orange color landscapes. Her husband, Sabahattin Sen, has placed his pictures right next door. He prefers to paint with tweezers. The results are interesting works. The varied exhibition can be seen at the gallery until September 5, with extended opening hours in the early evening. (GN)

Original caption: Gerda Türke: no connecting element in her current exhibition.