Detail of Non Sun 2, 2023, Oil on canvas, 120 x 180cm

Özer Toraman’s Non Sun 2 sees the artist experimenting with new compositions and objects, such as the trio and their belongings, which sets this series apart from his earlier works. This time, Toraman opts for pastel hues and emphasises the textured folds of clothes to render his travel memories more vivid. Staying faithful to the tradition of oil painting, Toraman demonstrates his command of sfumato, a technique involving the blending of colours for a soft transition.

The neat separation between the painting’s background and foreground, mimicking that of photography, highlights the artist’s mastery of the medium.