"5Point Adventure Film Festival" featuring Tre'lan Michael & Renan Öztürk
Detail of artwork (digital tapestry on textiles) by Tre’lan Michael
“My work is a reminder to embrace the journey, finding solace in both the softness and the sharp edges of life.”
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Both exhibitions “5Point Adventure Film Festival” featuring works by Tre’lan Michael and Renan Öztürk and “Intimate Landscapes // A visceral collaboration with time, weather, and the living” by Ashley Mosher (Ash/er) were generously sponsored by 5Point Film, dedicated to uplifting diverse storytellers and stories that allow us to better understand the world around us.
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Carbondale Arts presented “5Point Adventure Film Festival”, a 2-person show featuring artists Tre’lan Michael and Renan Öztürk at the Carbondale Arts Gallery, from April 12 through May 16, 2024.
This 2-person exhibition kicked off Friday, April 12*, from 5-7pm at The Launchpad, with a short talk by 5Point Film executive director Luis Yllanes shortly after 5:30pm.
*An additional (and free to the public) artist reception was planned for Thursday, April 25, from 5:00-6:30pm (presented by Fat Tire).
“Intimate Landscapes // A visceral collaboration with time, weather, and the living” was a solo exhibition by Carbondale-based artist Ashley Mosher (Ash/er) which ran concurrently (April 12 - May 16) in the first gallery space.
About the Featured Artists
(Read more in the Gallery Guide link above)
TRE’LAN MICHAEL is an artist based in Los Angeles who seeks to interrupt the norms of traditional art by using hand cut collage to create ethereal works that invite viewers to contemplate the duality of emotions, and to offer comfort in the face of discomfort. Tre’lan is the subject of the biographical documentary ‘Moving Mountains', debuting here in Carbondale at the 5 Point Film Festival (April 25 - 28, 2024).
RENAN ÖZTÜRK, originally known for his landscape painting while climbing, brings a unique blend of artistic expression and alpine experience to his work. Each canvas, carried on his back for miles, bears the weathered marks of his alpine adventures, serving as a literal embodiment of the journey itself.
Tre’lan Michael, artist/model/surfer, Los Angeles, California
Tre’lan Michael is a Professional Surfer, Artist and Model based in Los Angeles, CA. He is the subject of the biographical Documentary ‘Moving Mountains’ premiering at the 5 Point Film Festival. The film shares his early life experiences of hardship and is a testament to the transformative power of nature and the human spirit. Tre’lan's narrative is one of redemption, as his passion for big wave surfing has evolved into much more than an athletic pursuit, but has become a catalyst for healing and personal growth.
Learn more about the artist on Instagram @trelan.michael
Renan Öztürk, painter and filmmaker, international
Renan Öztürk is a Turkish-American rock climber, free soloist, mountaineer, visual artist, and filmmaker. Renowned for his ascent of the Shark's Fin route on Meru Peak in the Himalayas, he has also made significant contributions to visual storytelling.
Öztürk began his career as an expedition climber and landscape artist, creating paintings amidst the rugged landscapes of U.S. National Parks and the Himalayas. Recognized as National Geographic Adventurer of the Year in 2013, he has since transitioned into commercial and documentary filmmaking. His work, including films like MERU and Sherpa, has garnered international acclaim and showcased his dual talents as a filmmaker and storyteller.
Renan continues to push the boundaries of adventure and artistry, collaborating with major brands and capturing the essence of our connection to the natural world.
Learn more about the artist at renanozturk.com or on Instagram @renanozturk