Hamza Kirbas

United States of America

After studying graphic design at the University of Silesia in Poland, Kırbaş completed a Master’s degree at the Hacettepe University Fine Arts Institute in Ankara, Turkey. Kırbaş’ multi-disciplinary practice encompasses 3D visuals, 3D animations, sculptures, installations, site- specific installations, and augmented reality. His works are conceived and shaped as a communication model between space, time and the audience. He takes subjects from daily life to establish links with the past, future and present. In particular, he transforms the moment we live into images that reflect the global scale and the effects these events have on our lives whereby the viewer is solicited to become an active participant.

Kırbaş has exhibited internationally. Venues include most recently the group show Presence at Cuchifritos Gallery and Project Space (2022, New York); Morrow Collective 50 years of the UAE Virtual Metaverse Exhibition (2021, Dubai); 34th Festival Les Instants Video (2021, Marseille); IN-SONORA 11 International Festival of Sound and Interactive Art (2021, Madrid); Video Art Miden, Meta-Thesis exhibition (2020, Greece); Cuvo Festival ‘Teen Game’ 2020 (2020, Madrid); FILE Festival (2019, São Paulo); 18th WRO Media Art Biennale (2019, Wroclaw); Hyperpossibility at CENTRALE FESTIVAL 11 (2019, Italy); SIMULTAN FESTIVAL XIV. (2019, Romania); 32nd European Media Art Festival (2019, Germany); BIG for the Wrong Biennale (2019, Copenhagen); Under the Subway Video Art Night 8th edition at JCC Harlem (2018, New York); VIDEOFEST2K18 at the International Biennial of Video art and Contemporary Film (2018, California).


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We Are Not Playing

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In the ever-evolving landscape of digital art, a series of captivating artworks emerges, inviting viewers on a journey through the intricate intersection of playfulness, daily life, and the continuum of time itself. These creations, collectively titled "Gaming the Spectrum of Existence," are a mesmerizing exploration of how the concept of gaming metaphorically weaves together the threads of our past, present, and future.


These artworks beckon us to reflect on our own lives as a grand game, where we are both players and creators of our experiences. Through this lens, the mundane routines of daily existence take on new depth and meaning, revealing hidden layers of beauty, wonder, and excitement that often go unnoticed in the hustle and bustle of life. But the magic of this digital artwork goes beyond the present moment.


The artwork also invites us to consider the past and the future. The artist captures fragments of the past—nostalgic echoes of childhood games, dreams, and memories. Yet, these works are not mired in the past; instead, they transcend time, offering a glimpse into a future where playfulness remains a guiding force, fostering creativity, innovation, and joy.


In this series, digital art becomes a bridge—a bridge that connects us to the timeless power of playfulness, that transforms the ordinary into the extraordinary, and that reminds us that life itself is the ultimate game we are privileged to play.

technique

3d

format

portrait

duration

01:36

year

2022

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