Özge Canoğlu - Tattoo Artist

Balance in Flow • Project Dialog — My artistic practice is inspired by the cyclicality of nature and the concept of “Wu Wei”, one of the fundamental concepts of Taoist philosophy. Wu Wei means adapting to the natural order of events without interfering with nature and the flow of the universe. In Taoist understanding, this concept can be translated as “effortless action” or “movement without intervention” and refers to the integration of human beings with the rhythm of nature. I aim to interpret this philosophy in my artistic productions with an approach that brings together the inner order of nature and the art of tattooing. Letting the energy flow without forcing it in my practice allows me to establish both an inner and physical balance.The exhibition Balance in Flow explores the rhythmic cycle and balance of nature on the body through abstract forms and organic lines.