# N O B L A N K B R A I N S
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Basak Cansu Guvenkaya is a contemporary sculptor,
painter and mixed media artist. She completed her
formal studies in sculpture at Mimar Sinan Fine
Arts University (Istanbul) in 2016 and received first
place in the Sakip Sabancı Foundation Art Awards.
She has participated in numerous exhibitions, art
fairs,
symposiums and competitions around the
world. Her artworks encapsulate an expression and
a
protection against evils of the world, creating a space where evil and fear do
not exist — an imaginary world of its own.
VOICES OF THE BRAIN
By Basak Cansu Guvenkaya
Artist Statement
This monstrous brain design suggests a playful and colourful way to get rid
of negativity and gain happiness. It catches and destroys bad spirits. It has
multiple eyes to help spot the negativity. It has a double-sided mouth, which
swallows fear and sadness. Healer snakes help to destroy evil and heal the
brain with their special antidote any time the
brain gets injured. The sharp
drawings show the power of the brain and vivid
colours support the power
effect and add positivity.
