by Noushin Afzali // June 4, 2024

Nevin Aladağ is well-known for her multi-media works—spanning sculpture, video, performance and sound—which blend diverse cultural narratives and artistic expressions, exploring themes of identity, community and the interplay between sound and space. Her distinctive approach often transforms everyday objects into vessels of cultural resonance and auditory experience, creating immersive environments that are marked by a deep engagement with the socio-cultural dimensions of sound and music.

In her practice, she frequently uses sound not merely as a medium but as a subject in itself. Her works often reflect on the ways in which music and rhythm can transcend cultural boundaries, fostering a sense of shared human experience. Whether through performances where everyday objects are played as instruments, or installations that translate the rhythms of urban life into visual forms, Aladağ’s art invites viewers to reconsider the connections between auditory and visual stimuli, and between individual and collective identities.

Her current exhibition, ‘Vibrating Images,’ at Wentrup Gallery in Berlin, exemplifies this approach. The exhibition features works that literally vibrate with sound and meaning. Aladağ reimagines musical instruments as sculptural forms and creates kinetic installations that produce harmonies through movement, transforming the gallery space into an immersive auditory landscape. ‘Vibrating Images’ also invites viewers to engage with art on a multi-sensory level, encouraging a deeper exploration of how we perceive and interact with the world around us. We spoke to Aladağ about the exhibition and her interest in bringing together sculpture and sound across her practice.

Read the full interview on berlinartlink.com