Who is Cihan Çelik? (1986-Ankara)
Cihan Çelik, originally from Trabzon, was born in Ankara in 1986. His encounter with art began in childhood when he started painting, a passion that has shaped every stage of his life. His academic journey was crowned with his graduation from the Graphic Design Department of Başkent University’s Faculty of Fine Arts, Design, and Architecture in 2010. Subsequently, in 2014, he completed his master’s degree with a thesis in the Painting Department of Gazi University’s Institute of Fine Arts, further strengthening his artistic and theoretical foundation.
Çelik stepped into the art world through graffiti, where he discovered typography, an area that became the cornerstone of his creative universe. Embracing typography not merely as a tool but as the essence of his art, this graphic designer now focuses on typography-based painting. In his works, typography functions almost as a language of expression; on his journey toward contemporary art, he blends this discipline with digital and painterly layers to create unique serial works. Traces of typography are evident everywhere in his art, from murals to book illustrations. Additionally, he has appeared on television programs, authored articles on street art and typography, and shared his experiences in various workshops.
In his professional life, Cihan Çelik serves as an art director in promotional activities within the defense industry, extending his artistic vision into a different dimension. Meanwhile, continuing his work in his own studio, he aims to bring both personal and societal stories to audiences through paintings centered on typography. Having held two solo exhibitions and participated in numerous group shows, Çelik views his art as an ever-evolving space of exploration that continually pushes boundaries.
Attended Exhibitions
"Artists Who Passed Through Trabzon Exhibition - 4", Beşiktaş Belediyesi MKM Contemporary Hall, İstanbul, 2025
"ArtKoro New Year Exhibition", Fırça Art Gallery, Ankara, 2025
"Panart New Year Exhibition", The Art Capsule Gallery, İstanbul, 2025
"Some Artistic Activities New Year Exhibition", Sergimizcom Art Gallery, Ankara, 2025
"New Year Exhibition", Özgür Manici Art Gallery, Antalya, 2024
"IAAF İzmir Art & Antique Fair", 3K Art Gallery, İzmir, 2024
"A Dose of Love", The Art Capsule Gallery, İstanbul, 2024
"Sadece Akıllılar Görebilir!", DOART Gallery, İstanbul, 2024
“Personal Art Exhibition”, Art Meez Gallery, İstanbul, 2023
“International Online Exhibition (Mixed Arts)”, Harran University, Urfa, 2023
“Club for Unesco Piraeus & Islands International Action Art Fair’’, Pinelo Gallery, Athens, 2022
“Colors of Black Sea Exhibition - 10’’, Ordu State Fine Arts Gallery, Ordu, 2022
“Colors of Black Sea Exhibition - 10’’, Trabzon State Fine Arts Gallery, Trabzon, 2022
"Empathizing International Group Exhibition", Pinelo Gallery, Boris Georgiev City Art Gallery, Varna, 2022
"1st International Mail Art Biennial of Arslantepe", Turgut Özal University, Malatya, 2022
“98th Anniversary of the Republic of Turkey Exhibition”, Port Art Gallery, Ankara, 2021
"Return", Online Exhibition, 3459 Art Project, 2021
"International Paper Works Exhibition", Pinelo Gallery, Boris Georgiev City Art Gallery, Varna, 2021
"Biz Eskiden Kart Atardık", Online Exhibition, Art Online Turkey, 2020
"International Group Exhibition", Pinelo Gallery, Boris Georgiev City Art Gallery, Varna, 2020
"Long Distance Relationship", Virtual Exhibition, Pinelo Gallery, İstanbul, 2020
"Great Meeting with Art", Valor Art Gallery, Ankara, 2019
"Combustion Exhibition", Pinelo Gallery, Gallery Apodec, Thessaloniki, 2019
"International Group Exhibition", Pinelo Gallery, Varna Boris Georgiev City Art Gallery, Varna, 2019
"Cumhuriyet Isiklari Exhibition", Ata Sanat, Ankara, 2019
"11th International Art Days Exhibition", Trabzon Sanatevi, Trabzon, 2019
“Paper Works Exhibition", Pinelo Gallery, Central Multiplex, Chios, 2019
"NKÜ 2nd International Mail Art Biennial", Tekirdağ, 2019
“101 Years of the Liberation of Trabzon Exhibition”, Çağdaş Sanatlar Merkezi, Ankara, 2019
“Duyguların Renkleri Karma Resim Sergisi”, Pari Sanat, Ankara, 2019
“100 Years of the Liberation of Trabzon Exhibition”, Çağdaş Sanatlar Merkezi, Ankara, 2018
“Yeni Aralık / New Space” Project Exhibition’’, Galeri Soyut, Ankara, 2016
"Season Opening Exhibition", Galeria Mavist, Istanbul, 2016
"Maviye Yolculuk Painting Exhibition", Zeynep Art Gallery, Bodrum, 2016
"Paper Work Exhibition - Paper Business Exhibition", Pinelo Gallery, Miami, 2016
"Más Allá De Las Formas - Painting Exhibition Beyond Forms", Pinelo Gallery, Chios, 2016
"Mixed Painting Exhibition", Seher Becel Art Gallery, İstanbul, 2016
"Mixed Painting and Sculpture Exhibition", Seher Becel Art Gallery, İstanbul, 2016
"Spring Colors Exhibition", Rosetta Art Gallery, Ankara, 2016
"International World Art Day Exhibition", Konyaaltı, Antalya, 2016
"2nd. Art Ankara Contemporary Art Fair ", ATO Congresium, Ankara, 2016
"World Women's Day Exhibition", Ata Sanat, Ankara, 2016
"NKÜ 1st International Mail Art Biennial", Tekirdağ, 2016
"Trabzon Activities Painting Exhibition - 10", Dortmund, 2016
"Mixed Painting Exhibition", Macaron Mansion, Ayvalik, Balıkesir, 2015
"Young Art Days Exhibition", Atölye Kırmızı, Urla, İzmir, 2015
"Difference / Differences Exhibition", Haydarpaşa Train Station, İstanbul, 2015
"International World Art Day Exhibition", Konyaalti, Antalya, 2015
"Trabzon Activities Painting Exhibition - 9", Ataturk Cultural Center, Ankara, 2015
"International World Art Day Exhibition", Bulent Ecevit Cultural Center, Antalya, 2014
"Manidar - Radinam Exhibition", La Galleria, Ankara, 2014
"Colors of Black Sea Exhibition - 2", Ordu State Fine Arts Gallery, Ordu, 2014
"Colors of Black Sea Exhibition - 2", Can Akengin Art Gallery, Giresun, 2014
"Colors of Black Sea Exhibition - 2", Trabzon State Fine Arts Gallery, Trabzon, 2014
"Colors of Black Sea Exhibition - 2", İsmail Kahraman Culture Center, Rize, 2014
"41 Painting Exhibition", Ordu Culture and Arts Center, Ordu, 2014
"Yurduma Color Gatherers Exhibition", Historical Gas Plant, İzmir, 2014
"Awareness - 2 Penguin Exhibitions", Nazım Hikmet Cultural Center, Ankara, 2014
"On the Street" Personal Painting Exhibition, Erge Art Gallery, Ankara, 2014
"Peker Art Awards Exhibition", Güzelyalı Culture Center Art Gallery, İzmir, 2014
"Peker Art Awards Exhibition", Cankaya Municipality Contemporary Arts Center, Ankara, 2014
"Trabzon Activities Painting Exhibition - 8", Ataturk Cultural Center, Ankara, 2014
"Alaybey Karoğlu Student Painting Exhibition", State Museum of Painting and Sculpture, Ankara, 2014
"Workshop / Venue Exhibition", CerModern, Ankara, 2013
"Trabzon Activities Painting Exhibition - 7", Ataturk Cultural Center, Ankara, 2013
"Trabzon Activities Painting Exhibition - 6", Ataturk Cultural Center, Ankara, 2012
"Personal Exhibition", Başkent University Fine Arts Faculty, Ankara, 2010
"2nd International Graphic Design Workshop", Hacettepe University Fine Arts, Ankara, 2010
"1st International Graphic Design Workshop", Hacettepe University Fine Arts, Ankara, 2009
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