Hilal Polat: Ancient as Desire

Mixer, Kemankeş Karamustafa Paşa Mahallesi, Mumhane Caddesi No. 50, Beyoğlu, Istanbul

Hilal Polat’s exhibition ‘Ancient as Desire’ turns Mixer’s main gallery space into a stage for the narration of her own very particular brand of fictional mythology.

‘Ancient as Desire’ is a theatrical design that includes multidimensional installations, synthesising Hilal Polat’s thoughts in forms which include embroidery, sculpture, miniature and light. The show opens a new window onto artistic production. The exhibition is a rebellion against the existential state of nature and humanity. and asks how a world can exist without absolute truth and beauty.

Conceptual and Fictional Design:
Hilal Polat, Onur Karaoğlu
Lighting Design: Utku Kara
Sound Design: Okan Kaya
Voice Readout: Kalben Sağdıç

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Hilal Polat, Glow of Hal, beadwork on felt, d. 28 cm, 2020