INTERLINKED

$2,840.00 CAD

Gorkem Can

Acrylic,coffee,resin,modeling paste,ink on canvas.

30x40"

Interlinked explores connection, transformation, and the persistence of experience. I began with a large red circle, evoking a womb or something organic, representing the soul. As I built texture around it, the ink naturally flowed beyond its borders, while some edges remained contained. Later, I added a smaller circle, suggesting the soul emerging into a new life. Though the circles are distinct, they intertwine, reflecting how experiences are connected. The painting also represents a person shaped by trauma who creates growth, yet the past remains part of the present. Like an ouroboros, pain and healing coexist, showing that both our challenges and growth