On Display: A Twenty-First Century Salon des Refusés

In Thoughts

Man leaning on chair in sadness

Object contributed by Emre Karaoglu

Originally created by Emre Karaoglu

Assistance collecting this object by On Display at Tulane

About the Work

I Wish You Were Here is a reflection on the quiet ache of rejection—the absence of someone once hoped for, imagined, or longed for. In this painting, I explore the emotional residue left behind when connection is denied. Pain!

About the Artist

Emre Karaoglu, a contemporary figurative artist from Turkey now based in New Orleans, uses oil, pastel & charcoal portraits to capture the profound layers of human experience within everyday life. Emre’s art practice positions him as both an observer and archivist of modern culture, bearing witness to the lives and emotions of his subjects. For Emre, painting the human form offers a doorway into exploring the depth and complexity of the struggles woven into daily existence.

In Thoughts

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Dublin Core

Categories
Oil, Paper, Figure
Title
In Thoughts
Artist
Emre Karaoglu
Artist
Emre Karaoglu
Date
2022
Medium
Oil on paper
Short Description
Man leaning on chair in sadness
Tags
On Display Curatorial Team
On Display at Tulane
On Display: A Twenty-First Century Salon des Refusés

On Display: A 21st-Century Salon des Refusés

On Display: A 21st-Century Salon des Refusés revisits the concept of rejection and expands upon it, challenging what art “deserves” to be exhibited.

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