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Root - Flavor Series (2001) Painting by Göknil Gümüş Sungurtekin
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Artist: Göknil Gümüş Sungurtekin
View on Saatchi Art: Root – Flavor Series
"Root – Flavor Series" is a powerful expressionist oil painting (140 x 140 cm) by Göknil Gümüş Sungurtekin, evoking the primal connections between taste, memory, creation, and the maternal force of life. The painting delves into the subconscious origins of identity and nourishment—where the body, the land, and womanhood converge into a visual, emotional, and sensory experience.
Techniques & Visual Language
Through instinctive, rhythmic brushwork and dynamic color contrasts, Sungurtekin fuses Fauvist energy with raw Expressionism. The abstract torso at the center symbolizes a universal maternal body—distorted yet deeply evocative. Vibrant strokes and organic textures pulse with life, offering a sensory experience as layered as memory itself.
Symbolism & Artistic Vision
In this work, the concept of "taste" becomes a metaphor for the first with life—mother’s milk, ancestral meals, and cultural flavor. The word “Ana” in Anatolia (meaning “mother” in Turkish) becomes the philosophical root of the piece, merging woman, earth, and nourishment into a single narrative of creation. The painting challenges patriarchal norms by reclaiming femininity as wild, fertile, and foundational.
Body and Earth as One
Here, the body is not only a vessel but a landscape of memory. Each stroke reflects instinct, sensuality, and ancestral power. It's a visual poem about the life-giving role of women, the cultural imprint of taste, and the body's enduring connection to nature and history.
Exhibitions & Cultural Impact
"Root – Flavor Series" has resonated with international viewers as both a personal and universal depiction of human experience. The piece bridges cultural memory with contemporary expression, making it a significant addition to collections focused on feminism, identity, and conceptual art.
In Root – Flavor Series, Göknil Gümüş Sungurtekin embarks on a raw, expressive exploration of the connection between taste, memory, and the maternal force of creation. This bold oil painting (140 W x 140 H x 3 D cm) is not just a visual experience—it is an emotional excavation of the origins of nourishment, identity, and primal instinct.
Taste is our first encounter with the world, a sensory bridge formed through mother’s milk, home-cooked meals, and ancestral traditions. Sungurtekin captures this intimate connection with vibrant brushstrokes, organic fluidity, and striking contrasts of color. The painting’s primitivist abstract torso, with its distorted yet deeply evocative form, speaks of memory, sustenance, and the deep-rooted nature of human experience.
The artist draws inspiration from Anatolia ("Ana" meaning "Mother"), weaving a narrative where womanhood, creation, and the land itself become one. The pulsating textures, wild color harmonies, and instinctual lines evoke a visceral reaction, mirroring the sensory explosion of flavor and touch. Here, the human body merges with the untamed energy of nature, reminding us that we are both creators and creations—producers of life and bearers of heritage.
Through a bold interplay of Fauvist energy and Expressionist dynamism, the painting radiates a raw and unapologetic presence, challenging conventional depictions of femininity and origin. The strokes are alive, infused with movement, rhythm, and the primal heartbeat of existence. This work stands as a testament to the universal experience of nourishment, birth, and transformation.
Root is not just a painting—it is an invocation of memory, a celebration of maternal strength, and a homage to the life-giving force within us all. Whether displayed in a gallery, private collection, or contemporary space, this piece demands to be felt, absorbed, and experienced beyond the surface.
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Conceptual Essence Narrative Expressionist (CENE) Pioneer Artist & Contemporary Turkish Master Artist
• Award-Winning Artist • Grand Artist Award Winner • First Turkish Female Naval & Navy Artist
• Marmara University Fine Arts Institute, Painting Department, MA
• International Exhibitions & Art Fairs Participant • Works in Private Collections Worldwide
Göknil Gümüş Sungurtekin is an award-winning Turkish painter and the pioneering force behind Conceptual Essence Narrative Expressionism (CENE). Her work, rooted in Expressionism, fuses psychological depth with symbolic storytelling to explore the meeting point of personal and universal truths. It is a deeply introspective journey—raw, unfiltered, and immensely personal. Drawing from dreams, memories, and emotions, she delves into themes of femininity, consciousness, and existential reflection. Her paintings blend elements of German Expressionism, Psychological Art, Symbolism, and Primitivism, yielding a synthesis of instinctive creativity and philosophical inquiry. With bold color choices, dynamic brushstrokes, and symbolic imagery, she invites viewers into her world and guides them through a spectrum of joy, fear, anxiety, and transformation.Key concepts in her work include:• The Female Experience: Exploring self-worth, empowerment, and identity.• Energy & Balance: Expressing connection, quantum consciousness, and mysticism.• Life Stories & Reflections: Conveying realization, transformation, and meaning.• Dreamscapes & Intuition: Weaving imaginary worlds with memories.Her art is not only a visual spectacle but also a deeply emotional experience. Every stroke speaks to the viewer’s soul, unfolding a multi-layered narrative that resonates on both personal and universal levels.
CENE ART MANIFESTO
I am the pioneer of Conceptual Essence Narrative Expressionism (CENE). Through my work, I weave personal narratives with universal truths, reshaping emotions, memories, and transformation on the canvas. Every brushstroke and vibrant color is a reflection of my inner world—an invitation to explore both the personal and universal dimensions of existence. CENE challenges the boundaries between being and non-being, emphasizing the essential narrative that unites the inner and outer realms. I create with the courage to be myself, forging a space where emotions, thoughts, subconsciousness, and intuition flow unfiltered. My art is an exploration of the human psyche, capturing sudden shifts in mood and the complex language of color—each hue a note of emotion and a reflection of my inner truth. For me, Conceptual Expressionism is the magical intersection of thought, emotion, and artistic expression—a journey where past, present, and future converge on canvas to tell stories through both lived and imagined experiences.
Master Artist Göknil Gümüş Sungurtekin
- Nationality: TÜRKIYE
- Date of birth : 1977
- Artistic domains: Works by professional artists,
- Groups: Contemporary Turkish Artists
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