Who is Güneş Özmen? (1982-Istanbul)
In its most basic form, my starting point is nature; movement and infinite energy, the foundation of our existence. Movement brings with it momentary fluctuations. Therefore, the process of my work develops spontaneously. Momentary shifts in emotion, the time period I’m in, and the atmosphere surrounding me all play a role in the formation of my paintings. Everything emerges at that moment, when I step into the blank canvas. The power of my brush is linked to my mind’s tricks. It’s constantly changing yet confident. My works are created on strong, materially saturated surfaces. Texture plays a crucial role in my expression; it’s a tool for enhancing space and conveying it to the viewer. With the natural materials I use in my paintings, the remnants of nature’s influence from the past to the present, I open the doors to a newly constructed world.
Education;
2006-2008 Master’s Degree – Mimar Sinan University, Faculty of Fine Arts, Department of Painting. Thesis Topic: The Use of Figures in Landscape Abstractions.
Advisor: Assoc. Prof. M. Mete Ağyar.
2005-2006 Fresco and Mosaic Work – Mimar Sinan University, Faculty of Fine Arts, Department of Painting – Fresco Application Workshop, Prof. Hüsnü Koldaş.
2004 Fresco Training and Assistance – Gioela Suardi Workshop, Bergamo.
2000-2004 BA Mimar Sinan University, Faculty of Fine Arts, Department of Painting – Prof. Kemal İskender and Mustafa Ata.
2002-2004 Fresco Studies – Mimar Sinan University, Faculty of Fine Arts, Department of Painting – Fresco Application Workshop, Prof. Hüsnü Koldaş.
1996-2000 Istanbul Avni Akyol Anatolian Fine Arts High School, Department of Painting
Solo Exhibitions:
2024 Following The Nature, Noa Creative Events, Nişantaşı
2014 "Motion", Armaggan Art and Design Gallery, Istanbul
2010 "Mirror of Time", V Art Gallery, Istanbul
2009 Gallery Artist, Çukurcuma, Istanbul
2008 Antik Cisterna Exhibition Hall, Istanbul
2007 Veni Vidi Eye Health Center Gallery, Istanbul
Group Exhibitions:
2024 Bağ - Enpassant Istanbul
2024 Hidden Heaven - 39 Artgallery - Istanbul
2024 Huginmunin Collective - ArtCrowd Istanbul - Preview room
2024 Arada Bir-Bir 4 / Ortaköy Artists Exhibition - Ortaköy Cultural Center
2023 Bağ - ArtHan - KurşunluHan - Istanbul
2023 Ghosts of Tomorrow - Barın Han - Istanbul
2022 ArtFusion - Virtual exhibition - The Holy Art Gallery - London
2022 Hands Free vol. 1 - Istanbul Concept Gallery - Istanbul
2021 Tis' the Season - Tis' the Art, Red Art Istanbul - Istanbul
2019 Tis' the Season - Tis' the Art, Red Art Istanbul - Istanbul
2018 Contemporary Flowers, Tasarım Parkı - Istanbul
2017 In Search of Beauty in Troy - Çanakkale
2017 Wings Fluttering - Ayn Art Gallery - Istanbul
2016 Colors of Nature – Armaggan Art and Design Gallery – Istanbul
Bamboo Park “Summer” Armaggan Art and Design Gallery - Bursa
Museum Hotel Armaggan Art and Design Gallery - Cappadocia
Once in a While / Ortaköy Art Gallery - Istanbul
10 Karaköy A Morgan’s Original Armaggan Art and Design Gallery - Istanbul
La Petite Maison Hotel Armaggan Art and Design Gallery - Istanbul
Çiftçi Towers Armaggan Art and Design Gallery – Istanbul
2015 “Energy for Life” Armaggan Art and Design Gallery, Istanbul
2015 “States of Matter-3”, Armaggan Art and Design Gallery, Istanbul
2013 “Seeking the New”, Armaggan Art and Design Gallery, Istanbul
2012 “One” Young Production Exhibition, Armaggan Art and Design Gallery, Istanbul
2011 “Once in a While” Ortaköy Cultural Center, Istanbul
“100 Young Faces” IAC, Istanbul - “Art 7 at Akmerkez” Akmerkez, Istanbul
2010 “Vicino A Noi / Close to Us”, Turchia Cultural and Information Ambassadors' Office, Rome
2007 “Galata Exhibition” Galata Festival Event, Istanbul
2004 “Graduation Exhibition” Mimar Sinan University, Osman Hamdi Bey Hall
Fairs;
2021 Contemporary Istanbul, Red Art Istanbul
2020 Visual Contemporary Istanbul, Red Art Istanbul
2020 Step Istanbul, Reda Art Istanbul
2019 Contemporary Istanbul, Red Art Istanbul
2015 Contemporary Istanbul, Armaggan Art and Design Gallery
2014 Contemporary Istanbul, Armaggan Art and Design Gallery
2010 Imagine Arte Fiera, Neo Art Gallery, Italy
2010 20th Istanbul Tüyap Art Fair, Ormo Art Gallery
2009 Contemporary Istanbul, Gallery Artist Çukurcuma
2008 Tüyap Art Fair, Güneş Art Group
2007 Tüyap Art Fair, Güneş Art Group
2004 Tüyap Art Fair, Mimar Sinan University
Other Works:
2023-2024 İstinye University - Faculty of Fine Arts, Design, and Architecture - Department of Interior Architecture - Lecturer
2021 Haliç University - Department of Interior Architecture and Department of Industrial Design - Lecturer
2020 Gedik University - Department of Interior Architecture - Lecturer
2019-2020 Levent 136 - Art Consultant
2013 Zorlu Residence 2, Mixed media on canvas, 4 x 9 meters, Istanbul
2009-2012 Ormo Art Gallery, General Coordinator
2005-2008 Etiler-Ebru Örmen Art Workshop, Instructor
2005 Türkel Fair Organization, Wall Painting Project
2003-2004 Resim Dünyası Ltd. Şti. Art Product Consulting and Seminar Organization
2004 Set Design for the Feature Film "Anlat Istanbul" with the TMC Company Art Team
2002 Nursery Mural Work - Club Ali Bey, Antalya
2003 Nafi Güral Office Decoration Work - Güral Porcelain, Kütahya
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