Kartepe Municipality is hosting a solo art exhibition by painter Ülkü Aksoy. Open to visitors from December 3rd to 19th, the exhibition invites viewers on an aesthetic journey through the effects of color and light.
Kartepe Municipality is hosting another significant event within its cultural and artistic activities. Painter Ülkü Aksoy's solo art exhibition, titled "Reflections," will be on display at the Kartepe Art House from December 3rd to 19th, 2025.
The "Reflections" exhibition consists of works that bring together Aksoy's diverse techniques and color sensibilities. The collection, which blends abstract and figurative elements, invites viewers on a profound aesthetic journey through the effects of color and light.
The opening of the exhibition at the Art House, located in Kartepe City Square, will take place on Wednesday, December 3rd, at 2 PM. At the opening ceremony, the artist will share her views on the process of creating her works and the theme of the exhibition with the visitors. Kartepe Municipality continues to support the development of art with the events it organizes to diversify cultural and artistic activities in the district and reach a wider audience.
Who is Ülkü Aksoy (1974 – Safranbolu)
The artist, born in 1974, has worked intensively in various artistic disciplines throughout different stages of her life. After graduating from the Faculty of Economics at Anadolu University, she decided to pursue education in the field of art, a passion she had carried since childhood. She studied at the Pera Fine Arts Academy in Istanbul, in the Theatre Main Art Department – Acting Division, with a scholarship, while also acting at the Bursa State Theatre during the same period. She has gained various experiences in her artistic career by working in roles such as assistant director, voiceover-dubbing, and presenting at TRT Istanbul Television.
Continuing her artistic journey without interruption, the artist developed her skills in visual arts by taking courses in pencil drawing and watercolor painting. She also pursued painting studies at the Kocaeli Metropolitan Municipality Conservatory Fine Arts Painting Department. During every time in Belgium, she took English language courses and continued her painting work there as well. By visiting many major museums and galleries, she had the opportunity to closely examine the works of famous painters, drawing inspiration from these experiences and enriching her artistic understanding.
Since returning to Turkey in 2014, the artist has continued her work in her own studio in Maşukiye, Kocaeli, focusing on fantastic-figurative female portraits. With her ongoing works, she invites art enthusiasts into her unique world.