captured by Antoinette Dyksman
Gizem Oruç aka 6zm or Gizmo (them/them) is a Berlin-based multi-instrumentalist, producer, community organizer, technology professional and artist. Under the alias 6zm, they create and produce electronic music and perform diverse DJ sets. They currently play the guitar in the band Schnieke and have played in various groups across genres at renowned venues in Germany, Turkey, the United States, and France; their works have been featured in exhibitions such as Documenta 14, Contemporary Istanbul, and ZKM.
Gizmo does technical development at a company, specialized in delivering solutions for audio-visual artworks. They also engage in collaborations at both technical and artistic levels with creatives in the fields of performance, theatre, film, and interactive multimedia arts.
Gizmo is actively involved in queer, trans, feminist, and BIPOC communities and have contributed to various non-profit projects including Flinta* Pride 36. They are a member of the queer feminist collective bar and community-driven place Oya Bar.