Sevgi Erdaha
Sevgi Erdaha completed mosaic, paintings, sculpture and engravings lessons at the Ravenna Academy of Fine Arts and the Florence Academy of Fine Arts. At the Italian TV channel Rai2 she produced comic and documentary films for rock groups. In the 80ies she designed CD Covers for Italies famous Rock groups Sensation's Fix and Perigeo and Englands famous Waves Group. In Turkey, she designed Covers for the “Vizyon” magazine. She joined the fashion industry in creating unique and creative make-ups for top models. As a fashion designer she designed accessory collections for famous enterprises like Enrico Coveri, Biblos, Genny, You Young,and Linea Ur-khan. Sevgi Erdaha is the owner of a gift shop in Italy. At the same time she herself is designing gifts. She is spending an amount of time in Florence and the other in the Village of Endless Gratitude. Sevgi opened the “Sevgi” Cafe in the Village of Endless Gratitude just recently. Sevgi is making oil and acrilic paintings and has opened exhibitions in Florence, Milano, Ancona, Zürich and Cambridge. She is living in Italy sind her 14th birthday.
Gül Erali
Gül Erali was born in Istanbul. After finishing Austrian High School in Istanbul, she studied at the Vienna Academy of Fine Arts and Linz Academy of Fine Arts as a student of Prof. Günther Praschak between 1976 and 1980. Erali continued her study at the Kröninger Keramik, the workshop of Jörk van Manz in Germany. In 1981, she graduated from the Ceramic Department of the Istanbul State Academy of Fine Arts as a student of Prof. Sadi Diren. Erali’s works can be seen in several art galleries and private and national collections in Turkey and other countries. As of today, she continues her work in Istanbul. Erali is a member of the Turkish Ceramic Association and International Plastic Arts.
Online Exhibitions:
2005, Gül Erali Ceramic Exhibition, Hobi Art Gallery
2007, Gül Erali Ceramics, Hobi Art Gallery
2010, Gül Erali Ceramics, Hobi Art Gallery
Selected Solo Exhibitions:
1994, Fine Arts Gallery "Hobi", Istanbul
2000, Gallery "für zeitgenössische Keramik", Vienna
2001, Fine Arts Gallery "Bakraç", Istanbul
2001, Fine Arts Gallery "Boyut", Ankara
2001, Cultural Office of Austria, Istanbul
2004, Cultural Office of Austria, Istanbul
2005, Hobi Art Gallery, Istanbul
2007, Hobi Art Gallery, Istanbul
Selected Group Exhibitions:
1995, Ataturk Culture Centre, Istanbul
1995, Fine Arts Gallery "Destek Rasurans", Istanbul
1996, Fine Arts Gallery "Gulmine", Istanbul
1997, Fine Arts Museum, Istanbul
1997, Fine Arts Gallery "Gulmine", Istanbul
1998, Fine Arts Gallery "Estet", Istanbul
1998, Gallery of Fine Arts Academy, Eskisehir
2000, Istanbul, International Art Fair
2000, Harbiye Military Fine Arts Museum, Istanbul
2002, Hamangia Ceramik Symposium, Romania
2002, TUYAP 12th Istanbul Art Fair (lebriz.com)
2003, Turkish-Japanese Fine Arts Exhibition, Archeology Museum
2003, Art-Istanbul, Lutfi Kirdar (Bakrac - lebriz.com)
2004, Schlossmuseum Landeck, Tirol, Austria
2007, 2nd Egeart Art Days, Izmir
2008, Hobi Art Gallery, Istanbul
2009, Jingdezhen International Ceramic Fair
Online Exhibitions:
2005, Gül Erali Ceramic Exhibition, Hobi Art Gallery
2007, Gül Erali Ceramics, Hobi Art Gallery
2010, Gül Erali Ceramics, Hobi Art Gallery
Selected Solo Exhibitions:
1994, Fine Arts Gallery "Hobi", Istanbul
2000, Gallery "für zeitgenössische Keramik", Vienna
2001, Fine Arts Gallery "Bakraç", Istanbul
2001, Fine Arts Gallery "Boyut", Ankara
2001, Cultural Office of Austria, Istanbul
2004, Cultural Office of Austria, Istanbul
2005, Hobi Art Gallery, Istanbul
2007, Hobi Art Gallery, Istanbul
Selected Group Exhibitions:
1995, Ataturk Culture Centre, Istanbul
1995, Fine Arts Gallery "Destek Rasurans", Istanbul
1996, Fine Arts Gallery "Gulmine", Istanbul
1997, Fine Arts Museum, Istanbul
1997, Fine Arts Gallery "Gulmine", Istanbul
1998, Fine Arts Gallery "Estet", Istanbul
1998, Gallery of Fine Arts Academy, Eskisehir
2000, Istanbul, International Art Fair
2000, Harbiye Military Fine Arts Museum, Istanbul
2002, Hamangia Ceramik Symposium, Romania
2002, TUYAP 12th Istanbul Art Fair (lebriz.com)
2003, Turkish-Japanese Fine Arts Exhibition, Archeology Museum
2003, Art-Istanbul, Lutfi Kirdar (Bakrac - lebriz.com)
2004, Schlossmuseum Landeck, Tirol, Austria
2007, 2nd Egeart Art Days, Izmir
2008, Hobi Art Gallery, Istanbul
2009, Jingdezhen International Ceramic Fair
Olça Tansuk
Olca Tansuk graduated from Izmir Buca Anatolian Fine Arts High School and after that completed the University of Marmara. In 2002 she completed the Ceramic-Glass section of the Faculty of Fine Arts of Marmara University. She worked as an instructor and Lecturer in different schools and kindergartens in the field of glass. She completed a variety of design-related workshops while continuing her work. She participated in the İstanbul Glass factory and in creative workshops, art festivals and programs in Germany, India and Greece. Olca Tansuk continues to participate in and organize art Projects, Music and Arts Festivals and a variety of creative workshops. She conducted countless workshops for children and adults and participated in personal an group exhibitions.
Detailed CV
Born 1978 in Istanbul. Ggraduated from the Fine Arts High School in 1996 İzmir.
1996-97 Department of Marmara University Faculty of Education, Istanbul, Turkey
1999 American Academy Summer School, Istanbul, Turkey
2000 Erdal decoration, showroom application for the glass-mosaic tables, Istanbul
2001 Alpha Clinic, artistic design and application of light board, Munich / Germany
2002 Marmara University Faculty of Fine Arts graduated in Ceramics – Glass, Istanbul
2002 Ministry of Culture State Museum of Fine Arts, Painting, Sculpture Exhibition, Ankara
2003 Crystal Glass Factory, Glass design fusion technique, Istanbul
2003 Workshops Etiler Owo / mosaic trainer, Istanbul
2003 painting, glass, ceramics, mosaics, sculptures workshop - developing designs for the establishment of different materials with Canan Berber
2003 International Women's Week 5 Women 200 Face to Arkin Allen & Artisterik Conceptual Joint Performance
2003 1 April -15 May "1stanbul of artisterik" Enginar Kuledibi exhibition opened.
2003 May 27 - June 1 Tunnel International Music Festival by the Goethe Institute / Art Week
2003 August 15 - September 10 "Kunst im Kiez" Joint Exhibition, Berlin / Germany.
2004 3.Tünel International Arts Festival / face to face' personal mirrors exhibition, Istanbul
2004 July Mosaic workshop instructor, Kun Meditation Camp, King Village, Bodrum
2005 October 17 - 31 Solo Exhibition, Bodrum Castle Haluk Elbe Art Gallery
2006 mosaic art workshops, Bilgi University, Istanbul, Turkey
2006 October 8 Galata Perform Organization, Visibility Project-2
2008 'Body Awareness through the Body', Auroville - India
2008 Gallery Artist Solo Exhibition 'Sırsızım Look' / Istanbul.
2009 Glass Exhibition Gallery 5 / Istanbul
2009-2010 'Elim You' Galata Creative Workshops, Elementary School in Taksim / Istanbul.
2009 / 2010 Organization of the International Art Camp 'Karlıkevi' Uchisar / Cappadocia
2010 'Future Stars' Summer Camp Art Instructor / Bursa
2010 'Gin Fairy Job Job' Olca - Ayse Tansuk- exhibition / Gallery Artist bina - Istanbul
2011 Aegean Art Center Point - Artistic Crafts, Painting and Mosaic Instructor. Göktürk / Istanbul
Detailed CV
Born 1978 in Istanbul. Ggraduated from the Fine Arts High School in 1996 İzmir.
1996-97 Department of Marmara University Faculty of Education, Istanbul, Turkey
1999 American Academy Summer School, Istanbul, Turkey
2000 Erdal decoration, showroom application for the glass-mosaic tables, Istanbul
2001 Alpha Clinic, artistic design and application of light board, Munich / Germany
2002 Marmara University Faculty of Fine Arts graduated in Ceramics – Glass, Istanbul
2002 Ministry of Culture State Museum of Fine Arts, Painting, Sculpture Exhibition, Ankara
2003 Crystal Glass Factory, Glass design fusion technique, Istanbul
2003 Workshops Etiler Owo / mosaic trainer, Istanbul
2003 painting, glass, ceramics, mosaics, sculptures workshop - developing designs for the establishment of different materials with Canan Berber
2003 International Women's Week 5 Women 200 Face to Arkin Allen & Artisterik Conceptual Joint Performance
2003 1 April -15 May "1stanbul of artisterik" Enginar Kuledibi exhibition opened.
2003 May 27 - June 1 Tunnel International Music Festival by the Goethe Institute / Art Week
2003 August 15 - September 10 "Kunst im Kiez" Joint Exhibition, Berlin / Germany.
2004 3.Tünel International Arts Festival / face to face' personal mirrors exhibition, Istanbul
2004 July Mosaic workshop instructor, Kun Meditation Camp, King Village, Bodrum
2005 October 17 - 31 Solo Exhibition, Bodrum Castle Haluk Elbe Art Gallery
2006 mosaic art workshops, Bilgi University, Istanbul, Turkey
2006 October 8 Galata Perform Organization, Visibility Project-2
2008 'Body Awareness through the Body', Auroville - India
2008 Gallery Artist Solo Exhibition 'Sırsızım Look' / Istanbul.
2009 Glass Exhibition Gallery 5 / Istanbul
2009-2010 'Elim You' Galata Creative Workshops, Elementary School in Taksim / Istanbul.
2009 / 2010 Organization of the International Art Camp 'Karlıkevi' Uchisar / Cappadocia
2010 'Future Stars' Summer Camp Art Instructor / Bursa
2010 'Gin Fairy Job Job' Olca - Ayse Tansuk- exhibition / Gallery Artist bina - Istanbul
2011 Aegean Art Center Point - Artistic Crafts, Painting and Mosaic Instructor. Göktürk / Istanbul
Cemil İpekçı
Famous Turkish Fashion Designer
Cemil Ipekci, born in İstanbul, is a descendent of one of the most rooted families of Horasan. His mother is from Safranbolu´s Yörük Village of the “Çeyrekgiller” Clan. He is a relative to the famous soprano Leyla Gencer who is a member of the same family. From his father´s side he is a cousin to İsmail Cem (former Turkish foreign minister) and Abdi İpekçi, who was a famous Journalist and chief editor of the Turkish newspaper Milliyet. From his 5 th anniversary on he is living in Istanbul with little interruptions. 1971 he finished the Royal Academy of Art in England. Between 1972 and 75 he worked as a stylist. In 1975 he founded the a design studio called Tzagane. In 1979 he opened a Tzagane store in Nice. Until 1984 he continued working on Turkish and Anatolian culture in both design studios. When he founded the Haute Couture fashion house in 1984 in Istanbul, he returned to modern Night-Fashion. Until the 1990'ise he stopped working on Turkish and Anatolian motives but revived this interest in 1992, when he published his "Suzeni" collection. In 2002, he designed the dress of that years Beauty Queen Azra Akin. The cloth for the dress was bought on the famous Old Bazaar in Istanbul. Beside fashion design he is also active in the design of diamonds and brilliants. Ceramics, glass, gifts, furniture accessories, pendants and other design objects can be found.
Cemil Ipekci, born in İstanbul, is a descendent of one of the most rooted families of Horasan. His mother is from Safranbolu´s Yörük Village of the “Çeyrekgiller” Clan. He is a relative to the famous soprano Leyla Gencer who is a member of the same family. From his father´s side he is a cousin to İsmail Cem (former Turkish foreign minister) and Abdi İpekçi, who was a famous Journalist and chief editor of the Turkish newspaper Milliyet. From his 5 th anniversary on he is living in Istanbul with little interruptions. 1971 he finished the Royal Academy of Art in England. Between 1972 and 75 he worked as a stylist. In 1975 he founded the a design studio called Tzagane. In 1979 he opened a Tzagane store in Nice. Until 1984 he continued working on Turkish and Anatolian culture in both design studios. When he founded the Haute Couture fashion house in 1984 in Istanbul, he returned to modern Night-Fashion. Until the 1990'ise he stopped working on Turkish and Anatolian motives but revived this interest in 1992, when he published his "Suzeni" collection. In 2002, he designed the dress of that years Beauty Queen Azra Akin. The cloth for the dress was bought on the famous Old Bazaar in Istanbul. Beside fashion design he is also active in the design of diamonds and brilliants. Ceramics, glass, gifts, furniture accessories, pendants and other design objects can be found.
Poyraz Topal
Poyraz Topal was born 1951 in İskenderun. He is Italian citizen, married and the father of two children. After finishing primary and secondary school in Iskenderun, he went to the technical college and took special education in painting there. In Italy, he completed Decoration and Stylist Education of the Accademia Di Belle Art in Florence. From 1980 until today he has realized various art works. He continues his Studio works in Pera / Istanbul and is at the same time lecturer at the Faculty of Fine Arts at Yeditepe University. He is giving design lessons at University in italian. He has made accessory designs for brands like Beymen, Vakko, Vepa and Prentam. As a decorator, he has put his signature under various decorations concerning furniture and light design. He has made the decorative design of famous Fransiz Sokagi in Istanbul and has designe various objects in this context.
Exhibitions
1981 Italy (Florence) Accedemia di belle Art / Studio Exhibition
1982 Italy (Florence) Accedemia di belle Art / Graduation Exhibition
1996 Turkey (Istanbul) Kaş Art Gallery, Group Exhibition
1997 Turkey (Istanbul) Barometre Group Exhibition
1999 Turkey (Istanbul) Galetea Art Gallery / Group Exhibition
1999 Turkey (Istanbul) Asmalımescit Art Gallery / Personal Exhibition
2000 Turkey (Ş.Urfa) DGS Art Gallery / Group Exhibition
2001 Turkey (Gökçeada) Rengi Gül Gallery / Group Exhibition
2002 Turkey (Istanbul) Asmalımescit Art Gallery / Personal Exhibition
2003 Turkey (Istanbul) Taş Kışla / Park Personal Exhibition
2004 Turkey (Istanbul) Asmalımescit Art Gallery / Group Exhibition
2004 Turkey (Istanbul) D’art Galeri / Fransız Sokağı / Group Exhibition
2004 Turkey (Istanbul) Art / İst. Art Fait. Sideren Art Gallery
2005 Turkey (Istanbul) Pilatin Ulus Personal Exhibition
Exhibitions
1981 Italy (Florence) Accedemia di belle Art / Studio Exhibition
1982 Italy (Florence) Accedemia di belle Art / Graduation Exhibition
1996 Turkey (Istanbul) Kaş Art Gallery, Group Exhibition
1997 Turkey (Istanbul) Barometre Group Exhibition
1999 Turkey (Istanbul) Galetea Art Gallery / Group Exhibition
1999 Turkey (Istanbul) Asmalımescit Art Gallery / Personal Exhibition
2000 Turkey (Ş.Urfa) DGS Art Gallery / Group Exhibition
2001 Turkey (Gökçeada) Rengi Gül Gallery / Group Exhibition
2002 Turkey (Istanbul) Asmalımescit Art Gallery / Personal Exhibition
2003 Turkey (Istanbul) Taş Kışla / Park Personal Exhibition
2004 Turkey (Istanbul) Asmalımescit Art Gallery / Group Exhibition
2004 Turkey (Istanbul) D’art Galeri / Fransız Sokağı / Group Exhibition
2004 Turkey (Istanbul) Art / İst. Art Fait. Sideren Art Gallery
2005 Turkey (Istanbul) Pilatin Ulus Personal Exhibition
Zeynep Tunuslu
Born 1962, she started her Education at Ankara’da Maltepe and completed school in Izmir.
In 1980 she went to TED Ankara College. At the age of 11 she started designing and sewing her own dresses. After finishing school she started her English filology studies Hacettepe University in Ankara but left University after one year and went to Milano. When she returned to Turkey she started working with a Jewish business women called Tina. Six months later she got to know the owner of Mudo, a fashion comany, Mustafa Zaviloğlu. This incidence lead her into the world of fashion. For two years she did vitrine decoration. After this she started to work with Mualla Özbek. She rented a small place in Istanbul / Maslak and opened her own business. She continued opening shops in Istanbul / Osmanbey and after that in Ankara and Izmir. In 1996 she started doing journalism and wrote at the “Haber Extra” Magazine of the Dogan Group. In 1995 she wrote a book for her son Kanat. She is producing a design prorgam at TV 8.
In 1980 she went to TED Ankara College. At the age of 11 she started designing and sewing her own dresses. After finishing school she started her English filology studies Hacettepe University in Ankara but left University after one year and went to Milano. When she returned to Turkey she started working with a Jewish business women called Tina. Six months later she got to know the owner of Mudo, a fashion comany, Mustafa Zaviloğlu. This incidence lead her into the world of fashion. For two years she did vitrine decoration. After this she started to work with Mualla Özbek. She rented a small place in Istanbul / Maslak and opened her own business. She continued opening shops in Istanbul / Osmanbey and after that in Ankara and Izmir. In 1996 she started doing journalism and wrote at the “Haber Extra” Magazine of the Dogan Group. In 1995 she wrote a book for her son Kanat. She is producing a design prorgam at TV 8.
Nilgün Arıburnu
Nilgün Ariburnu was born in 1957 in Istanbul and completed school at Rahme Gürpinar College on Heybeliada. In 1994 she startet to decorate porcelain at the Elma Art House. In 1999 we won the group price of the international porcelain competition in Como/Italy.
She won the Gold Medaillon of the “Meissen Trophy” in Dresden, Germany out of 18 countries and 540 designs in 2001. In 2002 she won the VII . Convertion Azzura 2002 premio “Associazine Impronte “ museum price out of 20 countries and 600 designs. In that year the museum was being restorated. İn 2003 she participated in the reopening of the museum. The price she won is from then on being exhibited in the “Turkish Room”. Between 2005 and 2008 she participated in the January group porcelain exhibitions at Nişantası Fevziye Mektepleri hall and sold all of her works to the school as well as to visitors. She is continuing to design nowadays. In the year to come she is planning to open her personal exhibition. Apart from porcelain design she is designin accessories for different collections of Textile Brands. She is continuing to make unique designs by order and designing and sewing textile puppets.
She won the Gold Medaillon of the “Meissen Trophy” in Dresden, Germany out of 18 countries and 540 designs in 2001. In 2002 she won the VII . Convertion Azzura 2002 premio “Associazine Impronte “ museum price out of 20 countries and 600 designs. In that year the museum was being restorated. İn 2003 she participated in the reopening of the museum. The price she won is from then on being exhibited in the “Turkish Room”. Between 2005 and 2008 she participated in the January group porcelain exhibitions at Nişantası Fevziye Mektepleri hall and sold all of her works to the school as well as to visitors. She is continuing to design nowadays. In the year to come she is planning to open her personal exhibition. Apart from porcelain design she is designin accessories for different collections of Textile Brands. She is continuing to make unique designs by order and designing and sewing textile puppets.
İbrahim Göksungur
Ibrahim Göksungur was born in Ankara in 1958. He graduated from the Faculty of Political Sciences of Ankara University and of the Faculty of Economics of the Middle East Technicel University. He continued his studies as a Master Student of Photography at Marmara University. His interest in Photography later turned to his form to narrate different cultures and lifestyles. His first photography Exhibition was “Yolculuk” (Travel) in 1995 and the “Om Mani Padme Hum” Exhibition that showed religious life in Tibet and Ladak. Later his exhibition “Golden Journey” – photographs of Myanmar and “Hidden Continent India” - showing the cultural mosaic of India were opened. In 2003 he opened the personal exhibition “Faces of the surface” in Istanbul. This exhibition was later shown in different locations in Turkey and turned into a Photography Album in 2005. Ibrahim Göksungur participated in various Group Exhibitions. In 2005 he also opened his Exhibition “The World of Women”. In 2006 “Memories from Spain”, 2008 “The dark face of the World” and in 2011 “Life in Beyoglu”. In 2006 he worked as a consultant for a project called “Shopping” of the IFAK Organization (Istanbul Photographers Association). In 2007 and 2010 he was a consultant and curator for the projects and exhibitions “Life in Beyoglu” and “Istanbuls vanishing structure” of his own students. Ibrahim Göksungur is one of the founder of the Istanbul Museum of Photography and is the Chairman of the FOTOGEN Association in Istanbul. He is working as a freelance Photographer and is giving private lessons in his studio. He is organizing workshops and writing for various Photography Magazines.
Ayşegül Kaya
Aysegül Kaya was born 1964 in Gaziantep. In 1987 she completed the Faculty of law of Istanbul University. Between 1988 and 2010, she worked as a freelance lawyer. In 1999 she was co-founder of the Center for the Appliance of Women´s Rights at the Law Society of Istanbul. She published her books “Handbook for Women” and “PECIC – a universal strategy game” in this framework. In questions of the traditional Turkish “Camalti” (Under-Glass) art, she gained professionality in classical and modern “şahmarans” and opened various exhibitions. She is continuing to the Art of “Camaltı” and is also teaching students.
"I always had an interest in the traditional Art of Camalt I think that the fact that I was born and raised in Gaziantep gifted me with a talent for the handicrafts of the region. During my professional life as a lawyer I also worked actively on “Camalti” art. At the same time I own a large colletion of historic camalti. My goal is to be a practicioner of this handicraft and at the same time save it from oblivion."
"I always had an interest in the traditional Art of Camalt I think that the fact that I was born and raised in Gaziantep gifted me with a talent for the handicrafts of the region. During my professional life as a lawyer I also worked actively on “Camalti” art. At the same time I own a large colletion of historic camalti. My goal is to be a practicioner of this handicraft and at the same time save it from oblivion."
Ekrem Kadak
Ekrem Kadak was born in the Village of Niksar/Yazıcı. He has finished the Section of Painting at the Samsun Education Institue. He did his Masters Degree at Anadolu University. He worked as a teacher in paintings in different locations of Turkey. He is still living in Ankara and continuing to his work in his personal studio.
Artistic Activities
1991 - Ankara State Gallery of Fine Arts, Personal Exhibition
1993 - Ankara Dora Art Gallery, Personal Exhibition
1994 - Ankara İlayda Art Gallery, Personal Exhibition
1995 - Istanbul Hobi Art Gallery, Personal Exhibition
1995 - Istanbul Art Fair
1996 - Istanbul Art Fair
1997 - Istanbul Art Fair
1998 - Istanbul Art Fair
1998 - Ankara Şekerbank Art Fair Personal Exhibition
1998 - Galeri 'S' Germany, Personal Exhibition
2000 – Istanbul Art Fair
2001 - Ankara Armoni Art Gallery Personal Exhibition
2002 - Armoni Art Gallery / Tüyap 12. Art Fair
2003 - House of Art / Amsterdam – Holland, Group Exhibition
2003 - Armoni Art Gallery / Tüyap 13. Art Fair
2003 - Ankara Art Production Group Exhibition against war
2004 - Ankara Armoni Art Gallery Personal Exhibition
2004 - International Painters Campus, Chisinau / Moldova
2004 - Bilim ve Sanat Gallery Tüyap 14. Art Fair
2005 - Ankara Şekerbank Art Gallery Personal Exhibition
2005 - Mersin Maya Art Gallery Personal Exhibition
2005 - Armoni Art Gallery / Tüyap Art Fair
2005 - Kapadokya Uçhisar Karlık Evi International Art Symposium
2005 - Ankara Armoni Art Gallery – Person Exhibition
2006 - Erenus Art Gallery - Kişisel Sergi
2008 - Pekkan Art Gallery – Group Exhibition
Artistic Activities
1991 - Ankara State Gallery of Fine Arts, Personal Exhibition
1993 - Ankara Dora Art Gallery, Personal Exhibition
1994 - Ankara İlayda Art Gallery, Personal Exhibition
1995 - Istanbul Hobi Art Gallery, Personal Exhibition
1995 - Istanbul Art Fair
1996 - Istanbul Art Fair
1997 - Istanbul Art Fair
1998 - Istanbul Art Fair
1998 - Ankara Şekerbank Art Fair Personal Exhibition
1998 - Galeri 'S' Germany, Personal Exhibition
2000 – Istanbul Art Fair
2001 - Ankara Armoni Art Gallery Personal Exhibition
2002 - Armoni Art Gallery / Tüyap 12. Art Fair
2003 - House of Art / Amsterdam – Holland, Group Exhibition
2003 - Armoni Art Gallery / Tüyap 13. Art Fair
2003 - Ankara Art Production Group Exhibition against war
2004 - Ankara Armoni Art Gallery Personal Exhibition
2004 - International Painters Campus, Chisinau / Moldova
2004 - Bilim ve Sanat Gallery Tüyap 14. Art Fair
2005 - Ankara Şekerbank Art Gallery Personal Exhibition
2005 - Mersin Maya Art Gallery Personal Exhibition
2005 - Armoni Art Gallery / Tüyap Art Fair
2005 - Kapadokya Uçhisar Karlık Evi International Art Symposium
2005 - Ankara Armoni Art Gallery – Person Exhibition
2006 - Erenus Art Gallery - Kişisel Sergi
2008 - Pekkan Art Gallery – Group Exhibition
Serap Gümüşoğlu
1986 Mimar Sinan University Faculty of Fine Arts, Degree in Graphic Design, Istanbul
1988 Mimar Sinan University Faculty of Fine Arts, Masters Degree, Istanbul
1988-96 Serap Gümüşoğlu Reklam Tasarım, Manager and Arts Director, Istanbul
2002-03 The Heatherley School of Fine Arts, London, Figurative Sculpture, London
2004 New York Academy of Arts, Sculpture and Studio Works, New York
Exhibitions
2011
Cumhuriyet sergisi, Selçuk University, Konya Tur GOSB Art Gallery
Cemal Reşit Rey l, Salonları, Portakal Çiçeği 2nd International Exhibition
İstanbul u Yorum Exhibitions, Luksemburg
Baykuş Bakışı Kadın, Bursa State Gallery
2010
47. International Troya Festival, Çanakkale/Turkey
Keşan International Sculpture Semposium, Edirne, Turkey
Sapanca Internatonal Art Colony, Sculpture, Sapanca, Turkey
Mimar Sinan University of Fine Arts, “Istanbul u yorum” Exhibiton,
Osman Hamdi Bey Hall, Istanbul, Turkey
Gratitude to Anatolia Encounters, Konya, Turkey
Ankara Gallery of Modern Arts, Ankara
Akdeniz University, Faculty of Fine Arts, Antalya, Turkey
2009
Contemporary '09, Galeri Binyıl, Istanbul, Turkey
TÜYAP Art Fair, Istanbul, Turkey
Derinlikler Art Center, Istanbul, Turkey
Gallery Binyıl, Istanbul, Turkey
Gallery Baraz, Istanbul, Turkey
Dolmabahçe Palace Depo Museum, Istanbul, Turkey
Pera Art Gallery, Istanbul, Turkey
İşlik Studio, Istanbul, Turkey
2008
Centro Ave Arte, International Art Centre, Loppiano, Florence, Italy
“Federation International Culturelle Feminime” Mettingen, Germany
52 Artists from 11 Countries show Paintings, Germany
Art İstanbul TÜYAP Art Fair, Istanbul
2007
TÜYAP Art Fair, TÜYAP, Istanbul
Art Bosphorus Modern Art Fair, Ares Art Gallery, Feshane, Istanbul, Turkey
2005
Kouros Art Gallery, New York, Amerika SoHyun Gallery, New York,
USA
2003 Camden Art Center, Londra
American Culture Center, Istanbul
2002 Bilkent University, Ankara
2001 MA Gallery, Istanbul, Türkiye EKAV Art Gallery, Istanbul
2000 Cemal Reşit Rey Culture and Arts Center, Istanbul
1988 Mimar Sinan University Faculty of Fine Arts, Masters Degree, Istanbul
1988-96 Serap Gümüşoğlu Reklam Tasarım, Manager and Arts Director, Istanbul
2002-03 The Heatherley School of Fine Arts, London, Figurative Sculpture, London
2004 New York Academy of Arts, Sculpture and Studio Works, New York
Exhibitions
2011
Cumhuriyet sergisi, Selçuk University, Konya Tur GOSB Art Gallery
Cemal Reşit Rey l, Salonları, Portakal Çiçeği 2nd International Exhibition
İstanbul u Yorum Exhibitions, Luksemburg
Baykuş Bakışı Kadın, Bursa State Gallery
2010
47. International Troya Festival, Çanakkale/Turkey
Keşan International Sculpture Semposium, Edirne, Turkey
Sapanca Internatonal Art Colony, Sculpture, Sapanca, Turkey
Mimar Sinan University of Fine Arts, “Istanbul u yorum” Exhibiton,
Osman Hamdi Bey Hall, Istanbul, Turkey
Gratitude to Anatolia Encounters, Konya, Turkey
Ankara Gallery of Modern Arts, Ankara
Akdeniz University, Faculty of Fine Arts, Antalya, Turkey
2009
Contemporary '09, Galeri Binyıl, Istanbul, Turkey
TÜYAP Art Fair, Istanbul, Turkey
Derinlikler Art Center, Istanbul, Turkey
Gallery Binyıl, Istanbul, Turkey
Gallery Baraz, Istanbul, Turkey
Dolmabahçe Palace Depo Museum, Istanbul, Turkey
Pera Art Gallery, Istanbul, Turkey
İşlik Studio, Istanbul, Turkey
2008
Centro Ave Arte, International Art Centre, Loppiano, Florence, Italy
“Federation International Culturelle Feminime” Mettingen, Germany
52 Artists from 11 Countries show Paintings, Germany
Art İstanbul TÜYAP Art Fair, Istanbul
2007
TÜYAP Art Fair, TÜYAP, Istanbul
Art Bosphorus Modern Art Fair, Ares Art Gallery, Feshane, Istanbul, Turkey
2005
Kouros Art Gallery, New York, Amerika SoHyun Gallery, New York,
USA
2003 Camden Art Center, Londra
American Culture Center, Istanbul
2002 Bilkent University, Ankara
2001 MA Gallery, Istanbul, Türkiye EKAV Art Gallery, Istanbul
2000 Cemal Reşit Rey Culture and Arts Center, Istanbul
Ilknur Şanal
İlknur Şanal is the owner of the well known Galeri Binyil in Istanbul. She is a Student of the most famous Turkish University of Fine Arts, "Mimar Sinan" of the Faculty of Textile design. She is at the same time a painter and has put her signature on various products in textile design.
Exhibitions
1986 French Cultural Institute, Taksim/Istanbul
1997 İstanbul-(Istanbul University Faculty of Fine Arts)Kuyucu Murat Paşa Medrese (University) Beyazıt
2007 İstanbul- İDSGA’80 Group- I. Mix MSGSF Fındıklı),
2008 İstanbul-İDSGA’80 Group-‘ İstanbul-u-yorum- II’. Group Exhibition - MSGSF Fındıklı
2008 İDSGA’80 group ‘İstanbul-u-yorum’ Atilla İlhan Cultural Center-III. Group Exhibition
2009 İstanbul-‘Smiling faces’ Group exhibition- Dolmabahçe Palace-Depo Museum Art Gallery,
2009 İstanbul-Cihangir Art Group exhibition,
2009 İDSGA’80 İstanbul-u-yorum - III. Group Exhibitionj- MSGSÜ Fındıklı,
2009 Ankara Çağsav İDSGA’80 İstanbul-u-yorum – IV.Group exhibition
2009 Antalya Akdeniz Unv- İDSGA’80 İstanbul-u-yorum - IV. Mix
2009 İDSGA’80 İstanbul-u-yorum - V. mix-Kastamonu Valiliği Rıfat Ilgaz,
2009 İDGSA’80 - Kastamonu valiliği Rıfat Ilgaz- 90.th year womens exhibition,
2010 İstanbul-İDSGA’80 İstanbul-u-yorum VI. mix-MSGSF Fındıklı),
2010 Ankara Çağsav- İDSGA’80 İstanbul-u-yorum - VII. mix,
2010 Antalya Akdeniz Unv- İDSGA’80 İstanbul-u-yorum - VIII. mix,
2011 Art Bosphourus Contemporary art fair with Gallery Binyıl
1992 - 94 with artist Gökhan Anlağan workshop,
1994-97 with artist Yusuf Taktak workshop
Exhibitions
1986 French Cultural Institute, Taksim/Istanbul
1997 İstanbul-(Istanbul University Faculty of Fine Arts)Kuyucu Murat Paşa Medrese (University) Beyazıt
2007 İstanbul- İDSGA’80 Group- I. Mix MSGSF Fındıklı),
2008 İstanbul-İDSGA’80 Group-‘ İstanbul-u-yorum- II’. Group Exhibition - MSGSF Fındıklı
2008 İDSGA’80 group ‘İstanbul-u-yorum’ Atilla İlhan Cultural Center-III. Group Exhibition
2009 İstanbul-‘Smiling faces’ Group exhibition- Dolmabahçe Palace-Depo Museum Art Gallery,
2009 İstanbul-Cihangir Art Group exhibition,
2009 İDSGA’80 İstanbul-u-yorum - III. Group Exhibitionj- MSGSÜ Fındıklı,
2009 Ankara Çağsav İDSGA’80 İstanbul-u-yorum – IV.Group exhibition
2009 Antalya Akdeniz Unv- İDSGA’80 İstanbul-u-yorum - IV. Mix
2009 İDSGA’80 İstanbul-u-yorum - V. mix-Kastamonu Valiliği Rıfat Ilgaz,
2009 İDGSA’80 - Kastamonu valiliği Rıfat Ilgaz- 90.th year womens exhibition,
2010 İstanbul-İDSGA’80 İstanbul-u-yorum VI. mix-MSGSF Fındıklı),
2010 Ankara Çağsav- İDSGA’80 İstanbul-u-yorum - VII. mix,
2010 Antalya Akdeniz Unv- İDSGA’80 İstanbul-u-yorum - VIII. mix,
2011 Art Bosphourus Contemporary art fair with Gallery Binyıl
1992 - 94 with artist Gökhan Anlağan workshop,
1994-97 with artist Yusuf Taktak workshop
Fatoş Yalçınkaya
Fatos Yalcinkaya was born in Istanbul. After she finished the paintings faculty of Rüstü Üzel, she worked as a designer and manager in production planning in the textile industry for many years. Between 1996 and 2009, she continued her works in the studio of Yusuf Taktak. Today, she is continuing her works in her own design studio. She is a member of the international association of performing arts. In the paintings I am doing at the moment, I am working with objects that have been forgotton nowadays but are sometimes still used. I am also continuing my works with flowers. Instead of canvas, I started working on wood. I´m working with mixed tecniques. Sometimes I use citations of the poems I wrote and sometimes the feelings of the moment captured in the picture.
Leyla Cansız
Leyla Cansiz was born in 1958 in Bayburt/Trabzon in North-East Turkey. She spend her childhood in Istanbul, Beyoglu. In 1972 she movet to Germany with her parents. After finishing school, she started her studies at the Academy of Fine Arts at Münster University in 1980. In 1984 she opened her fashion design Studio "Lean Creation" in the city of Meppen but continued doing paintings, sculpture and pottery at the same time. Together with her partner, she also did antiques trade. Leyla Cansiz participated in countless art and fashion fairs in Cologne, Essen, Berlin, Dortmund and Düsseldorf like the "Kreativa". She also participated in many group exhibitions. She organized and participated the workshops of the Fine Arts Association and educated students in the fields of sculpture, painting, pottery and Land Art. Ms. Cansiz participated Exhibitions in the Meppen City Hall and also opened her own Exhibitions in the Region of Münster. From 1995 on, she worked with the famous Russion Sculptorors Roman Manevich and Juri Platon. In 1998 Leyla Cansiz participated in the Land Art Events of the Circle of fine Arts. She started to work as a fashion designer at Akkanat Holding in Germany at the same time. Moving back to this town, Leyla Cansiz continued her works in Münster from 2000 on and became associate in a managing position in the Glass- and Interior Design Company Mödden in Haselünne/Papenburg. In this framework, she put her signature under many important works of glass art work and interior design. Among them, the interior design and decoration of a 70-meter yacht of the the King of Jordan; the interior design and decoration of the Phillip Morris yacht; many private houses, hotels, banks and other official buildings (Hotel Gödiker, Burghotel Haselünne, Marchenwald Lingen; Sparkasse Lingen, Berentzen Brauerei BB). In 2007, she designed a media award for the German Foreign Ministry in Berlin. Leyla Cansiz returned to Turkey in 2006 and started working on Lykian Culture in Kas /Antalya. Here, she also did her first glass-stone fountain for the Municipality of Kas. named "Unity and Solidarity". In 2010 Leyla Cansiz designed the entrance area of Delta Hotel and Beach Resort in Bodrum named "Daughters of the Sea and the Sea". In 2011, she participated the Gratitude to Anatolia Encounters in Cavus/Hüyük/Konya. In the framework of the a Sculpture Symposium in Cumra, she sculptured an old Hittite amphora at the height of 2,10 meters.
In 2012, Leyla Cansiz also started to do architectural consulting for Özbaş Construction company in Istanbul.
In 2012, Leyla Cansiz also started to do architectural consulting for Özbaş Construction company in Istanbul.
Burcu Özkurt Coşkun
Born 1978 in İstanbul. In 1996 she started as a Production Assistant at “Atv” Televizyon. For a long time she was a Production Assistant to the “Harika Pazar” Programme of ATV. First she completed Marmara University Faculty of Social Sciences – Tourism and Hotel Business and later graduated the Faculty of Business Administration of Eskişehir Anatolia University. In 2005 she worked as a production assistant for the “DADA Film” Production “Dikkat Şahan Çıkabilir”. In 2006 she assisted to the Cinema Production “GEN” for the same Production Company. (best film music, best visual director, best plot, 2006 Altın Koza Price). Apart from that, she acted as a production assistant to the “110” group video clip production of the song “GÖLGE”. After she produced the program “The backchamber of history” (Tarihin Arka Odasi) of Journalist and Writer Murat Bardakci between 2007 and 2009 for Kanal 1, and the Program “Face to Face with Kenan Erçetingöz'”, prepared by the Magazine writer and TV moderator
Kenan Erçetingöz', she gave a break to her professional career in order to be spend more time with her family.
After she participated in photography trainings in the studio of Ibrahim Göksungur, she participated in the workshop “lost professions” in the same studio. The first exhibition she participated in was in the Village of Endless Gratitude in the framework of the second Gratitude to Anatolia Encounters in 2011. Photography and the Art of Photography has become her lifestyle nowadays and Burcu Coskun is continuing work with photographer Ibrahim Göksungur.
Kenan Erçetingöz', she gave a break to her professional career in order to be spend more time with her family.
After she participated in photography trainings in the studio of Ibrahim Göksungur, she participated in the workshop “lost professions” in the same studio. The first exhibition she participated in was in the Village of Endless Gratitude in the framework of the second Gratitude to Anatolia Encounters in 2011. Photography and the Art of Photography has become her lifestyle nowadays and Burcu Coskun is continuing work with photographer Ibrahim Göksungur.
Ciğdem Akkaya
Cigdem Akkaya studied economics at the Ruhr University Bochum in Germany. Between 1989-2004 she worked in Essen at the Turkey Research Center Foundation and served as assistant director.
In the framework of the activities of the foundation, she did research on the topics of Turkey´s political and economic development, EU-Turkey relations and Turkish Migration to Germany. Considering these topics she observed and lead various research projects and organized international conferences. Cigdem Akkaya has published a large amount of essays and books. İn 2004, she returned to Turkey and became a partner of a public relations and organization company in Istanbul. In this framework she mainly worked on developing business relations, preparing journeys for politicians, Journalists and other groups of visitors to Turkey. Relying on her experiences in Europe, she also organized journeys for Turkish divisions and enterprises to Europe. Organizing informational events and journeys on different topics, she came in touch with topics like renewable energies, urban planning, development agencies, thermal power plants, naval docs and family adventure parcs. In the framework of these journeys, she organized visiting programs for local municipalities, business and organizations. Apart from that, she was also the founder and manager of the PR Consultancy Unit of the enterprise. In september 2009 she founded her own company, LinkTurkey. In 2006 she founded the “Remigrants Club” in Istanbul with three people as a monthly meeting networking group. The Club has about 2000 members today. In 1993, she won the Haldun Tander Price for short stories (third place).
In the framework of the activities of the foundation, she did research on the topics of Turkey´s political and economic development, EU-Turkey relations and Turkish Migration to Germany. Considering these topics she observed and lead various research projects and organized international conferences. Cigdem Akkaya has published a large amount of essays and books. İn 2004, she returned to Turkey and became a partner of a public relations and organization company in Istanbul. In this framework she mainly worked on developing business relations, preparing journeys for politicians, Journalists and other groups of visitors to Turkey. Relying on her experiences in Europe, she also organized journeys for Turkish divisions and enterprises to Europe. Organizing informational events and journeys on different topics, she came in touch with topics like renewable energies, urban planning, development agencies, thermal power plants, naval docs and family adventure parcs. In the framework of these journeys, she organized visiting programs for local municipalities, business and organizations. Apart from that, she was also the founder and manager of the PR Consultancy Unit of the enterprise. In september 2009 she founded her own company, LinkTurkey. In 2006 she founded the “Remigrants Club” in Istanbul with three people as a monthly meeting networking group. The Club has about 2000 members today. In 1993, she won the Haldun Tander Price for short stories (third place).
Kamer Batıoğlu
Opened her most recent personal exhibition in January 2012 in Austria. Born in Izmir, she completed the Faculty of Chemical Engineering of the Yildiz Technical University in istanbul. Until today, she opened 15 personal exhibitions and participated in more than 150. She opened exhibitions in Paris, Galsenkirchen, Duisburg, Witten, Siegen, Neunkirchen, Vienna, Newyork and Bucarest. She gave creativity lessons in the master programme of a private university for a period of 2,5 years. In the Edirne Museum of Modern Art and Sculpture, a painting of her is exhibited. She was remarked in the encyklopedia “Who´s who” of the year 2007 in Turkey. For her painting “global warming” she received a price from the Ministry of Environment. In 2007 she received the “success in art” price of the Yildiz Technical University. In 2008 she participated in seminars “Art history in Austria” and “Esthetic”. She did studio work. Her paintings were exhibited in Austria in the “Provincial Exhibition” (NÖ Tage der offenen Ateliers 2008) . In 2009 she won the first price of the Bakraç Art Galery that celebrated its 30th year. İn 2010 she exhibited in the Evin Art Galery in the framework of an art competition. In 2011 she won the grand prix price of the international paintings competition in Moscow. She worked as a art consultant for the Black White magazine for one year. In Serbia, Hungary and Romania she participated in international symposia. She is continuing her works at her own studio, AY ART.
Işıl Karacor
Born in Konya, Ereğli she completed the faculty of engineering of Trakya University. From 1996 on, she worked in the studios of Mehmet Ekiz and Orhan Cebrailoğlu and participated in various group exhibitions. In 2011 she opened her first personal exhibition at AK Galery and the second in Asmalımescit Art Galery. She got educated in “şan” – calligraphy arts at Selcuk University. In a theatre group she took drama courses for two years. She is still working in advertisement and TV Productions.
Meltem Sofia Gikas
Meltem Gikas was born in Konya in 1970. She first participated in a group exhibition in the State Fine Arts Gallery in Konya in 1988. She took classes on design from Recep Turing at Mimar Sinan University in 1989. In 1992, she studied restoration work at Yıldız Technical University. In 1994, Gikas joined Byzantine mosaic restoration work and exhibited them together with the Tekirdağ Museum and the archaeologist Samim Simanoğlu with the sponsorship of Austria Cultural Office. In 1997, she joined restoration work with New York University and drew wall fresco, which showed King David. In 1999, Gikas designed entrance iron door of Galatasaray High School and applied gold leaves to it. In 2000, she made mosaic with natural stones on the 1000 m2 ground in the garden of Eczacıbaşı’s villa, which was the former Polish Consulate. In 2001, Gikas voluntarily made mosaic with natural stones on a street within the context of the Fener Balat Street Project. In the same year, the artist restored and decorated Karaköy Saint Vincent Church. Gikas participated in a restoration workshop on icon and painting, which was held in the National Academy in Bulgaria in 2003. In 2005, she worked together with ISKI (the Administration of Water and Drains in Istanbul) for restoration project on Maçka Valide Sultan Fountain. In the next year, she participated in a group exhibition, which was organized by Gülsüm Erbil in 2006. Gikas has had solo exhibitions and participated in many group exhibitions in Turkey. She espouses tolerance and unity between religions and reflects them in her paintings.
Gikas painter and designer living in America. Alive with San Francisco.
EDUCATION
2005 - 2006 Turkish History Foundation, the European Commission, Istanbul, Turkey - Ancient Mosaic Course
2004 - 2005 Bulgarian National School of Fine Arts, Sophia - Icon Restoration Certificate Program
1997 - 1998 Restoration Department of the University of New York and Newark - King David, official proposal for the analysis and conservation
1994 - 1996 Yildiz Technical University, Istanbul - Restoration Art Teaching and Research Assistant
1993 - 1994 Fine Art and Cultural Heritage Foundation - Studies on the Archaeology and Art History
1990 - 1992 Istanbul Academy of Fine Arts - Drawing Courses (Recep Turing)
Important work
Valide Sultan Fountain 2005 Restoration of Macka, Istanbul Client: İski Water Works
Infant Roman Catholic Church Restoration 2002, Istanbul
2001 Mosaic Stone Decoration Eczacıbaşı Yeniköy 400 m2 Client: Oya Eczacibasi
Restoration of the Church of the French School 1999-01 Santbenua
Zoğrafyon 1998 Restoration of the Greek School Mural
Metal Restoration of the French School of Galatasaray in 1996
1995 Archaeological Excavations at Çatalhöyük Ancient Mosaic Protection Study
Prehistoria 1994 Istanbul University Lab
Inspire and Yuksel 1994 Istanbul University Prof.Dr.Ufuk Asikli Dede Mound Excavation
1993 Tekirdag Archaeological Museum / Restoration of Mosaics Byzanz
1992 Net Holding Construction Company Capabilities and qualifications Hagia Sophia Museum, the restoration of mosaic
Exhibitions
1994 Gallery Artist
1995 The Özil Collection, Besiktas, Istanbul.
2008 Sea Horse Oil Painting Exhibition 1996 Gallery
1997 Gallery of Modern Art Form Mold Painting Exibition
Billing 1998 at Chicago's Art Biennial 2010
1999 Solo Art Miami 2011
2000 Art Studio Pasifica CA
Gikas painter and designer living in America. Alive with San Francisco.
EDUCATION
2005 - 2006 Turkish History Foundation, the European Commission, Istanbul, Turkey - Ancient Mosaic Course
2004 - 2005 Bulgarian National School of Fine Arts, Sophia - Icon Restoration Certificate Program
1997 - 1998 Restoration Department of the University of New York and Newark - King David, official proposal for the analysis and conservation
1994 - 1996 Yildiz Technical University, Istanbul - Restoration Art Teaching and Research Assistant
1993 - 1994 Fine Art and Cultural Heritage Foundation - Studies on the Archaeology and Art History
1990 - 1992 Istanbul Academy of Fine Arts - Drawing Courses (Recep Turing)
Important work
Valide Sultan Fountain 2005 Restoration of Macka, Istanbul Client: İski Water Works
Infant Roman Catholic Church Restoration 2002, Istanbul
2001 Mosaic Stone Decoration Eczacıbaşı Yeniköy 400 m2 Client: Oya Eczacibasi
Restoration of the Church of the French School 1999-01 Santbenua
Zoğrafyon 1998 Restoration of the Greek School Mural
Metal Restoration of the French School of Galatasaray in 1996
1995 Archaeological Excavations at Çatalhöyük Ancient Mosaic Protection Study
Prehistoria 1994 Istanbul University Lab
Inspire and Yuksel 1994 Istanbul University Prof.Dr.Ufuk Asikli Dede Mound Excavation
1993 Tekirdag Archaeological Museum / Restoration of Mosaics Byzanz
1992 Net Holding Construction Company Capabilities and qualifications Hagia Sophia Museum, the restoration of mosaic
Exhibitions
1994 Gallery Artist
1995 The Özil Collection, Besiktas, Istanbul.
2008 Sea Horse Oil Painting Exhibition 1996 Gallery
1997 Gallery of Modern Art Form Mold Painting Exibition
Billing 1998 at Chicago's Art Biennial 2010
1999 Solo Art Miami 2011
2000 Art Studio Pasifica CA
Figen Özden
He was born in 1972 in Bursa. Primary School and graduated from high school in Bursa. Anadolu University Faculty of Fine Arts in 1995 and passed the exams, winning ceramic glass was considered the main branch of art. Graduated from the Faculty of Fine Arts in 2000. Ankara State Museum of Fine Arts, participated in the courses. Hacettepe Faculty of Fine Arts in interior design as a guest student attended classes for a while. Avanoslu winner turning in his student years he studied special master. Participated in numerous group exhibitions in reading. AKM of 2000 graduates exhibition in 2001, two-person group called TRACES Bursa Aviation Cultural Center opened its exhibition of ceramics. Sculptors Association in 2002, together with Turkey Bursa Culture Festival, attended a mixed exhibition of sculpture. Covered by the invitation of the City of Omer Gonen Seyfettin week festivities in 2005 participated in group exhibitions. Anadolu University Faculty of Fine Arts on April 2, 2006 became a member of organized experience-sharing seminar graduates were found to be speaker. Found in many artistic activities in Bursa. Ceramic part of the Anadolu University "workshop" which was the name of architectural ceramics classes participated as a consultant. Architectural Ceramic Art in Bursa, founded in 2000 and continues her studies. Home and business in several cities in Bursa, and there are many pieces in place.