Artist Mehmet Emin Erdoğdu's sculpture and painting exhibition, themed "Olive Women," will be on display at the Erdinç Bakla Art Gallery of the Dibeklihan Culture and Art Village until August 7th.
Integrating the spirit of nature with the female body, Mehmet Emin Erdoğdu depicts the Anatolian woman's life, intertwined with fertility, resilience, and nature, through the figure of the olive tree. Reflecting the artist's characteristic style, the sculptures and paintings, titled "Olive Women," invite the viewer on a visual and intellectual journey.
The exhibition, which opened on July 12th, also features works from the artist's internationally acclaimed project, "40 Boxes 40 Comments." Fish, birds, boats, cisterns, and mythological figures are presented with cultural connotations in this project.
Mehmet Emin Erdoğdu's Biography
Born in Akşehir in 1955, Mehmet Emin Erdoğdu studied at the Painting Department of the Istanbul State Academy of Fine Arts from 1977 to 1983. He had the opportunity to work with master artists such as Devrim Erbil, Saim Bugay, and Bihrat Mavitan. He has held exhibitions in various cities in Turkey and in Hanover, Germany. Having lived in Gümüşlük, Bodrum, for many years, the artist currently continues his work in his studio in Kazdağları.
Exhibition Information
Exhibition Date: July 12 – August 7, 2025
Visiting Hours: Everyday except Mondays
Morning: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Evening: 4:30 PM – 10:00 PM
Location: Erdinç Bakla Art Gallery, Dibeklihan Culture and Art Village
Address: Yakaköy Neighborhood, Ortakent – Bodrum
Phone: +90 532 527 76 48
Source: https://dibeklihan.com/news/20-07-2025-mehmet-emin-erdogdunun-zeytin-kadinlar-i-dibeklihanda