BIOGRAPHY

I was born in a small sea village in the city of Trabzon which is located in the Black Sea region of Turkey. As a child, I would spend days looking at the wonderful waves of the sea and enjoy watching the fishermen bring in their catch of the day. I took a fancy to the many different vessels that sailed the seas.
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I come from a family of artists. My brother is a a famous cartoonist who draws for magazines in Turkey. I first started being involved in the world of art with my brother. A famous cartoonist named Oguz Aral gave me lessons and I started drawing cartoons. During high school, I started drawing portraits and held my first exhibit while a freshman in university. In the meantime, I had lessons from Mehmet Uygun and Yunus Bircan. At the same time I was studying to be an engineer. I was greatly influenced by Monet and Rembrandt. I continued painting after graduating from university as well as while working as an engineer.
I participated in several exhibits and personal exhibits. I even started an art club at the company where I worked to help motivate my fellow co-workers. I volunteered my weekends to the young children on my block. I introduced them to art and taught them how to paint.
In my painting, I prefer natural colors such as orange and turquoise with the aim of creating a half-abstract image to my viewers. The materials which I choose vary from water-colors to oil paints, acrylic, sometimes separately or together. I enjoy trying new techniques and research.
Currently, I have been residing in Orlando, Florida where I fully devote my time to art and creating artwork. I have participated in several art festivals in the Florida area which I have received a few awards. Several of my paintings have been exhibited in local galleries.
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​ Solo Exhibitions:
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2000 Kadıköy Art Gallery
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2000 Perpa Trade Center Istanbul
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2002 Pentür Art Gallery
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2005 Küyad Art Gallery
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2005 Renault Art galery- Istanbul
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2007 Nazım Hikmet Culture Center -Turkey
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2011 Türkan Saylan Culture Center-Turkey
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2015 Atatürk Art galery Taksim-Turkey ​
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​ Group Exhibitions;
-2018 Studios of Cocoa Beach
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1988 Yildiz Technical Universty Art Galery
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1989 Sabancı Culture Center Art Galery
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1989 Middle East Universty Art Galery
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1988 Art Festivall -Turkey
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1989 Art Festivall-Turkey
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1990 Art Festivall-Turkey
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1994 Renault Art Galery -Turkey
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2005 Nazım Culture Center Art Galery-Turkey
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2005 KAVEG -Cemal ReÅŸit Rey Art Galery-Turkey
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2009 Renault Art Galery -Turkey



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