Multidisciplinary artist Özcan Saraç merges the boundaries between art, philosophy and science in his installation and discography work. Through an examination of the fundamental aspects and dynamics of contemporary matters, the artist infuses his artworks with conceptual and complex structures dedicated to existential perspective shiftings.
Saraç crafts his research framework with a focus on both the tangible elements of the natural and built environment and abstract constructs like political and financial systems or decision-making processes. His exploration delves into the intricate relationships individuals maintain with their encompassing universe, pinpointing information processing and transformation systems as the core of his inquiry. Saraç is committed to incorporating research methodologies from various disciplines alongside creative techniques of expression and innovative publishing tools.
His works have been exhibited in London, Paris, New York, Istanbul, Zurich, Geneva, Basel and Milan. Released six albums internationally under his name on the record labels Evel (Spain), Superpang (Italy), Tokinogake (Japan) and Kaer'Uiks (Germany). Performed internationally at several organizations.
saracozcan@gmail.com
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DISCOGRAPHY + COMPILATIONS
TON / Double CD & Digital LP
2024 MAY / Released on Evel Records (ES)
Manifestations of Natural Phenomena / Digital LP
2023 SEP / Released on Superpang (IT)
0:1 & Inevitable Equalization / Double Digital LP
2023 APR / Released on Tokinogake (JP)
OPUS H04S CELL / CD, Vinly & Digital LP
2022 SEP / Released on Kaer'Uiks (DE)
Copnvvvs / CD & Digital LP
2022 MAR / Released on Kaer'Uiks (DE)
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Time Series Processing 1 / Compilation
2023 MAY / Released on Tokinogake (JP)
KRX6CAMX / Mix: 20
2022 DEC / Releaased on INDEX
Vacant King Remixes / Vague Tomes (Özcan Saraç Remix)
2022 FEB / Released on Kaer'Uiks
EXHIBITIONS + PERFORMANCES
Istanbul Museum of Modern Art / Ethical
2024 FEB - AUG / Istanbul TR / Timeless Curiosities exhibition organized by the museum
Sónar Festival / Chain_Block.equation
2020 MAR / Istanbul TR / Sonar +D exhibition organized by Zorlu PSM
Anna Laudel Gallery / Warning.transmisson
2019 SEP - OCT / Istanbul TR / Intergalactic exhibition curated by İpek Yeğinsü
Gallery BU / G5.complexity_theory
2019 MAY / Istanbul TR / Things of Now exhibition curated by Başak Kızılçiçek & Ezgi Özer
Sıraselviler 35 / Über_Alles.ff0000 & System.dna
2019 APR / Istanbul TR /Border_less Art Book Days organized by Border_less
Adahan Art Space / System.dna
2018 MAY / Istanbul TR / M.E.T.A. exhibition organized by İKÜ
Bilsart / Über_Alles.ff0000
2018 APR / Istanbul TR / Crossed Destinies exhibition curated by İpek Yeğinsü
Macao Milano / Artificial.constitutional_rights
2017 DEC / Milan IT / Confusion exhibition curated by Kopuntu Network
Zorlu PSM / Chain_Block.equation
2017 NOV-DEC / Istanbul TR / Across the Line exhibition organized by Digi.Logue & British Council
Mixer Gallery / Artificial.constitutional_rights
2017 SEP - OCT / Istanbul TR / O+oma+A Exhibition organized by Bang & Mixer
42 Maslak Art Space / G20.complexity_theory
2017 MAY - JUN / Istanbul TR / Bang Prix exhibition organized by ArtBizTech
Mixer Gallery / Chain_Block.equation
2017 JAN - MAR / Istanbul TR / Observed Truths exhibition curated by Selin Turam
Mixer Gallery / System.dna
2016 JUL / Istanbul TR / Sessions exhibition curated by Selin Turam
Mamut Art Project / Generated.binary & Software.labels
2016 APR / Istanbul TR / MAP16 curated by Seren & Kohen, Tuba Kocakaya
Haus der Elektronischen Künste / Isolation.manifestations
2015 MAR - APR - MAY / Basel & Zürich & Geneva CH / Act Festival organized by ACT & HEK
Pinelo Gallery / Software.labels
2015 APR / Istanbul TR / I'm Here Project II curated by the artists
Haliç Shipyard / Generated.binary
2014 JUL / Istanbul TR / I'm Here Project I curated by the artists
SVA Art Space / Absence.documentation
2014 SEP / New York US / Interactions exhibition curated by Abby Robinson
PCA Exhibition Space / Generated.binary
2013 JUL / Paris FR / Codes exhibition curated by Andres Brünglinghaus
Blue Period Gallery / Self.titled
2013 NOV / London UK / Camden exhibition curated by Blue Period
TALKS + SEMINARS
Transdisciplinary Arts & Post-Media at CoBac WorkSpace
2022 JUN / Moderator: İpek Yeğinsü
Artist Talk at Live
2020 MAY / Program Host: İpek Yeğinsü
Young Names of Art at MS Cultural Center
2020 JAN / Organization: Ataşehir Municipality / Moderator: Kültigin K. Akbulut
Human Consciousness and State of Knowledge at Anna Laudel Gallery
2019 SEP / Exhibition: Intergalactic
Artist Talk at Bilsart Art Space
2018 APR / Exhibition: "Über_Alles.ff0000"
Post Media and Beyond at Marmara University - Faculty of Fine Arts
2018 MAR / Organization: Konuşmalar / Moderator: Ipek Yeğinsü
Post Media and Beyond at Öney Architecture - ChatLab I
2018 MAR / Organization: Mim Art Project / Moderator: Ipek Yeğinsü
Art and Innovation to Istanbul Modern - Genç Modern
2018 JAN / Organization: ArtBizTech
Radio Program at Sanat Hayat - Açık Radio, Sessions
2017 SEP / Program Host: Aslı Kırbaş
INTERVIEWS + PUBLICATIONS
Özcan Saraç - Copnvvvs / Neural Mag
2022 DEC / Reviewer: Aurelio Cianciotta Mendizza
Özcan Saraç :: OPUS H04S CELL (Kaer’Uiks) / Igloo Mag
2022 OCT / Reviewer: Pietro Da Sacco
Özcan Saraç :: Copnvvvs (Kaer’Uiks) / Igloo Mag
2022 APR / Reviewer: Benjamin Charles
06.2020-14 / Magazine
2020 JUN / Project Manager: Sergen Şehitoğlu
War is Health of the State / Artfullliving
2019 DEC / Interviewer: Hıdır Eligüzel
Knowledge & Art: Özcan Saraç / Sanat Dünyamız
2018 MAY - JUN / Interviewer: Kültigin K. Akbulut
Who Will Determine the Future of Art? / Istanbul Art News
2018 APR / Interviewer: Cansu Şimşek
Does Human Existence Make Sense? : Özcan Saraç / Digi.Logue Online
2017 SEP / Interviewer: Duygu Bengi
Artists to Watch / Timeout Mag
2017 AUG / Writer: Kültigin K. Akbulut
Art News / TV Programme - TRT World
2017 MAR / Program: TRT Art & Media
New Works of Artists / Gazete Duvar
2017 JAN / Writer: Kültigin K. Akbulut
Özcan Saraç / Mixer Arts Mag - Issue 16
2016 SEP - OCT / Interviewer: Selin Turam
Top 10 - Gezdim, Gördüm, Yazdım / Milliyet Sanat
2016 APR / Writer: Banu Çarmıklı
EDUCATION
Zürcher Hochschule der Künste (Zurich School of Arts) / BA Media Arts
2014 - 2016 / Zürich CH
École Parsons à Paris (Parsons Paris School of Art) / BA Photographic Arts
2012 - 2014 / Paris FR
University of Essex (University of Essex) / BSc International Economics
2007 - 2012 / Essex UK
Liceo Italiano I.M.I. (Italian High School) / High School
2002 - 2007 / Istanbul TR
RESIDENCIES
Alt.City by British Council / Arts Residency
2017 OCT - NOV / Organization: Zorlu Performance Arts Center / Istanbul TR
Live Academy / Sound Design and Production
2016 DEC / Organization: Unis Academy / Istanbul TR
Shanghai Living / School of Visual Arts New York
2013 / Organization: Abby Robinson / Shanghai CN