CONTEMPORARY TURKISH PAINTERS

Bülent Salderay

Who is Bülent Salderay

He was born in Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus in 1975. He completed primary and secondary education in TRNC. In 1997, he graduated from Uludag University Education Faculty, Fine Arts Education, the program of Arts and Crafts Teacher. In 2001, he had a Master Degree from Anadolu University, the Institute of Education Sciences, Fine Arts Education, the program of Arts and Crafts Teacher. In 2008, he had a PhD Degree from Gazi University (GU), the Institute of Education Sciences, Fine Arts Education, the program of Arts and Crafts Teacher.

In 2010, he started working as an Assistant Professor at GU Faculty of Fine Arts, Department of Basic Art Sciences. Same year; He was appointed as the head of the GU Faculty of Fine Arts, Department of Basic Art Sciences and the Director of the GU Visual Arts Education Application and Research Center for Disabled Individuals (GEGSEM). He worked as a Director of GEGSEM between 2010-2018; He continued to work as Head of GU Faculty of fine arts the Department of Basic Art Sciences Between 2011-2014. In 2014, he got the title of associate professor. He was appointed again as the Head of GU Faculty of fine arts the Department of Basic Art Sciences between 2016-2017. And in 2019, he was appointed as a director of Hacı Bayram Veli (AHBV) University, the Visual Arts Education Application and Research Center for Disabled Individuals (HEGSEM). In the same year, he was elected as a member of the Board of Directors of the Graduate Education Institute of AHBV University. He was appointed as a Professor in the Department of Basic Art Sciences of AHBV in 2020, and in the Department of Painting in 2021. Between 2021-24, he worked as the head of the Department of Painting (undergraduate) and main art (graduate) branch.

 Bülent SALDERAY has carried out many works in the field of art, both personal and mixed. Salderay's works have been featured and exhibited in many exhibitions and artistic organizations at home and abroad. With this; Bülent SALDERAY attended many art workshops at home and abroad and had the opportunity to hold workshops with important names there. The artist's works are published domestically and abroad (Germany, United States of America, Albania, Austria, Australia, Azerbaijan, Bosnia and Herzegovina-Saray Bosnia, Bulgaria, Philippines, South Korea, Croatia, England/UK, Italy, Canada, Montenegro, Kyrgyzstan, TRNC, Macedonia, Romania, Russia, Serbia, Slovakia) are included in many institutions, organizations and private collections. Salderay continues his academic and artistic studies as a lecturer at AHBV University, Faculty of Fine Arts, Department of Painting.

Solo Exhibitions

1997, Painting Exhibition, “Clowns”, Atatürk Museum (Atatürk House), Bursa, TURKEY.

2010, Painting and Printmaking Exhibition, “Traces”, Kara Mustafa Pasha Caravanserai, İncesu, Kayseri- TURKEY.

2011, Engraving and Painting Exhibition, “Reflection”, Adam & Eve Hotels Atrium, Belek- Serik, Antalya- TURKEY.

2013, Painting Exhibition, “Process”, (09-20 September), Gazi University Painting and Sculpture Museum Exhibition Hall, Ankara- TURKEY.

2014, Painting Exhibition, “A Little Touch to the Universe”, (21 April - 02 May), Vakıf Bank Art Gallery-Ankara Headquarters Foyer, Ankara-TURKEY.

2014, Painting Exhibition, “Formation”, Ankara State Fine Arts Gallery Mustafa Ayaz Foundation Museum Exhibition Hall, Balgat-Ankara-TURKEY.

2015, Painting Exhibition, “Similarities: Emptiness”, Kyrgyzstan-Turkey Manas University (KTMU) Faculty of Fine Arts Exhibition Hall, Bishkek-KYRGYZSTAN.

2015, Painting Exhibition, “Invitation to the Duchess”, TRNC Güzelyurt Municipality Grand Bazaar Center Exhibition Hall, Güzelyurt-TRNC.

2016, Painting Exhibition, “Lives; What Happened”, Turkish Grand National Assembly Mustafa Necati Culture House, Ankara-Türkiye.

2017, Painting Exhibition, “Reality: Dream”, (08-18 May), Vakıf Bank Istanbul Head Office Art Gallery, Levent-Beşiktaş, Istanbul-TURKEY.

2017, Painting Exhibition, 34th Anniversary of the Republic of Northern Cyprus Republic Reception: Cypriot Artist Bülent SALDERAY Personal Painting Exhibition, (15-18 November), Grand Ankara Hotel Foyer Area, Ankara-TURKEY.

2018, Painting Exhibition, “Traces; Words; Eyes”, (11-18 June 2018), Manavgat Municipality, Atatürk Cultural Center Foyer Area, Manavgat-Antalya-TURKEY.

2024, Painting Exhibition, “Timeless”, Art-Ankara, Ataman Art Gallery Stand, Ankara-TURKEY.

 Selected İnternational Group Exhibitions

1999, Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus Ministry of National Education and Culture 14th State Painting and Sculpture Exhibition, Atatürk Cultural Center, Nicosia, TRNC.

2010, I. International Mevlana Art Days, Konya Tax Office N. Altan Tufan Art Gallery Group Exhibition, Konya-TURKEY.

2011, KTO Karatay University I. International Science, Culture, Art Days: Painters from 21 Countries Meet Exhibition, KTO Karatay University Exhibition Area, Konya, TURKEY.

2011, 18th International Macedonia-Kichevo City Art Colony Exhibition: the House of Art, Kichevo-Republic of MACEDONIA.

2011, 24th ASROPA International Exhibition, Gunsan-SOUTHKOREA.

2011, 18th International Macedonia-Kichevo City Art Colony Exhibition: the Center for culture Anton Panov, Strumica -Republic of MACEDONIA.

2012, Turkey: the Bridge between Europe Asia, Organized by Turkish Culture and Student Association, 2012 International Spring Festival, Sponsored by International Student Association Council, Georgia State University, the United States of AMERICA.

2012-2013… the Exhibition of “Lucian Grigorescu” International Painting Camp, Casa De Cultura A Sindicatelor Union Culture House, Medgidia Town, Constanta County, ROMANIA.

2012, “Let the Pain Stop; "Let Your Suffering Be the Last" international visual arts exhibition, Gazi University Painting and Sculpture Museum, Ankara-Türkiye.

2012, “Encounter 5” International Painting Exhibition, Atatürk Cultural Center -AKM, Nicosia-TRNC.

2013, 26th ASROPA International Exhibition “Exchanges and Solidarity”, Gunsan-SOUTHKOREA.

2013, International Painting Exhibition “Real”, Lefke Municipality Building, Lefke-TRNC.

2013, International Seven Worlds Kazan Art Workshop Painting Exhibition, Kazan Municipality Cultural Center, Kazan-Ankara-TURKEY.

2013, II. International 42 Artists 42 Works Exhibition, S. Ü. Süleyman Demirel Cultural Center, Konya-Türkiye.

2014, “For the Philippines” International Visual Arts Group Exhibition, Ankara-Philippines Embassy Exhibition Hall, Ankara-TURKEY.

2014, “Reality” International Painting Exhibition, Art Studio 110, Nicosia-TRNC.

2014, “Master Artists in Alaçatı” International Art Workshop Painting Exhibition, Kapari Hotel, Alaçatı/Çeşme/İzmir-TURKEY.

2014, Deputy Prime Minister of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus, Ministry of Economy, Tourism, Culture and Sports, Directorate of Culture Department; Republic Painting Exhibition within the Framework of 15 November Republic Day Celebration Activities. Atatürk Cultural Center Exhibition Hall, Nicosia-TRNC.

2015, 4th International Plastic Arts Workshop Exhibition, Çankırı Municipality Women's Education and Culture Center Exhibition Hall, Çankırı-TURKEY.

2015, International Art Workshop Exhibition Organized by Kumluca District Governorate, Olympos-Antalya-Türkiye.

2015, Ege University 6th International Aegean Art Days, Ege University Atatürk Cultural Center, Izmir-Türkiye.

2015, 30th ASROPA International Art Exhibition, 70th Anniversary Liberation “Liberation, Independence and Freedom”, SANDAL Arts Center, W Gallery, Gunsan-SOUTHKOREA.

2016, Kalkan Kalamar International Art Workshop Exhibition, Kalamar Hotel, Kalkan-Antalya-Türkiye.

2016, "Mediterranean Art Exhibition", Antalya Archeology Museum Exhibition Hall, Antalya-Türkiye.

2016, “Hitit University International Art from Past to Future” Exhibition, Hitit University Rectorate Building Exhibition Hall, 26-30 September, North Campus, Çorum-TURKEY.

2017, 1st International Turkish World Art Workshop Group Exhibition, (19-30 January), 75. Yıl Art Gallery, Adana-TURKEY.

2017, IDE 1: International Painting-Sculpture Exhibition, (03-28 February), Izmir Metropolitan Municipality Ahmet Adnan Saygun Art Center, Izmir-TURKEY.

2017, 1st International Art Design and Fashion Congress/Art Events: “Things Written in Red” Group Exhibition, (20-23 May), Gaziantep-TURKEY.

2018, International Kaş Lycian Art Workshop Exhibition, (30 March-06 April 2018), Dreams Academy, Kaş-Antalya-TURKEY.

2018, “International Group Exhibition” (within the scope of the international congress named "Innovation and Global Issues in Social Sciences III"), (26-29 April 2018), Patara Ancient City, Antalya-TURKEY.

2018, The Unheard Scream Khojaly International Painting and Sculpture Competition Group Exhibition, (18 October - 26 November 2018), Azerbaijan State Civilization and Fine Arts University Exhibition Hall, Baku-AZERBAIJAN.

2019, Deep: International Art Exhibition: Painting, Sculpture, Jewelry. (21-30 June 2019), D-Marin, Göcek-TURKEY.

2019, 1st International Science, Culture and Art Congress Group Exhibition, (17-18 October 2019), Hilton Hotel Zeytinburnu, Istanbul-TURKEY.

2019, “Struggle for the Existence of Turkish Cypriots” Group Exhibition, (23 December 2019-04 January 2020), Near East University İrfan Günsel Congress Center Exhibition Hall, Nicosia-TRNC.

2020, Academic Artists International Art Exhibition on the 101st Year of the War of Independence, (19 May), Tekirdağ Namık Kemal University Faculty of Fine Arts, Design and Architecture, Tekirdağ-TURKEY.

2020, National Unity and Solidarity International Juried Group Virtual Exhibition, (15-30 July), Ankara Hacı Bayram Veli University Faculty of Fine Arts AHBV Art Virtual Gallery, Ankara-TURKEY.

2020, Korea+Turkey Diplomacy (1957-2020) 64th Anniversary the 39 ASROPA International Art Exhibition, (07-09 December), Grand Gunsan Art Center, Gunsan- SOUTH KOREA.

2021, “WORLD ART DAY” International Online Art Exhibition, (April 15, Invited). Necmettin Erbakan University, Faculty of Fine Arts, Konya-Türkiye.

2021, International “Pandemic Inspirations” Virtual Group Exhibition, (15-30 April 2021). Trakya University Faculty of Fine Arts, Edirne-Türkiye.

2021, the Painting of Love, Labor, Conversation in 2021: Thinking like Bektash, singing like Yunus, working like Evran: International Silivri Plastic Arts Symposium Exhibition, (27 November - 03 December 2021). Silivri Municipality Exhibition Hall, Silivri, Istanbul-Türkiye.

2022, “1. Gerze Art Workshop Invited Group Exhibition”. (May 26-27). Gerze Art Museum and Gallery, Sinop University Gerze Vocational School, Sinop-Türkiye.

2022, “2. International Invited Kapıdağ Visual Arts Exhibition”. (08-12 June). Erdek Municipality. Bandırma Onyedi Eylül Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture, Bandırma-Türkiye.

2022, “Academic Artists Exhibition 2”. (October 26-November 15). Şehit Kamil Art Gallery, Gaziantep University Faculty of Fine Arts Gaziantep-Türkiye.

2022, “V. Koru Hotel International Plastic Arts Workshop Exhibition”, (26-30 November). Koru Hotel, Bolu-Türkiye.

2023, ”100th Anniversary of the Republic International 22nd October Parade Exhibition Adana”, (23 October - 01 November / 29 Artists). Orjinalist Art Gallery, Seyhan, Adana-Türkiye.

2023, “International Black Diamond Art Workshop Exhibition on the 100th Anniversary of the Republic”. (27 October-03 November/55 Artists). Zonguldak Bülent Ecevit University, Farabi Campus, Art Gallery. Zonguldak-Türkiye.

2023, "Ege University International 10th EGEART Art Days, EGEART Vefa Group Painting Exhibition on the 100th Anniversary of the Republic". (October 31-December 1/1200 Artists). Ege University Ataturk Cultural Center, Izmir-Türkiye.

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