Who is Şenay Alban? (Born 1981, İskenderun)
She was born in İskenderun in 1981. In 2006, she graduated from the Department of Fine Arts Education (Painting Major/Art Teaching) at Malatya İnönü University. While continuing her career as a Visual Arts teacher in schools affiliated with the Ministry of National Education since 2007, she also pursues her artistic practice in her own studio. In 2025, she began her master’s degree studies in the Painting Department at Mersin University. She is also a member of the Association of United Painters and Sculptors.
In addition to five solo exhibitions, she has participated with her works in numerous national and international group exhibitions and artistic events; her pieces are held in various institutions, collections, and galleries. Many of her works have been published in arts and culture magazines, and she has also taken part in events such as workshops and symposiums.
The artist’s work is shaped by ecological sensitivity; series such as “Where Are My Trees?” and “Where Is My Habitat?” have come to the forefront of her practice.
Artistic Perspective;
In my view, art should address a universal or personal issue. The issue I focus on in my work is the destruction of the ecosystem through human-induced activities. In this era known as the Anthropocene—a time of peak human consumption—pollution affecting the sea, soil, air, and water causes fatal harm to all living beings, including humans. Forests destroyed for the sake of profit and similar reasons lead to the extinction of the animals inhabiting them.
This is why I frequently use the form of the tree in my paintings; even when a tree withers, it continues to serve as a home for many animals. It is an undeniable fact that a living tree is vital for the shelter and sustenance of countless animals. To me, a tree is a sacred living being. For these reasons, I approach the issues addressed in my series titled “Where Are My Trees?” and “Where Is My Habitat?” with emotional and conceptual depth.
Solo Exhibitions:
2011 – Kahramanmaraş Akart Gallery: "Nature’s Scream: Purple Dreams" (Painting Exhibition)
2013 – İskenderun Prime Mall Art Gallery: "Nature’s Scream" (Exhibition)
2015 – Antalya State Fine Arts Gallery: "Touches from Nature" (Painting and Ceramics Exhibition, with Gülden Toker)
2018 – Istanbul, Galeri Mavist: "Scattered Dreams" (Solo Painting Exhibition)
2023 – Ankara: "Where Are My Trees?" (Solo Painting Exhibition, Association of United Painters and Sculptors)
Group Exhibitions:
2006 – İnönü University Faculty of Fine Arts Graduation Exhibition
2012 – İskenderun Public Education Exhibition Hall: "Suat Taner" Memorial Exhibition
2014 – Kahramanmaraş Sütçü İmam University: 2nd National Juried Group Exhibition
2015 – Kahramanmaraş Sütçü İmam University Group Exhibition of Women Artists
2015 – Ankara, Galeri Desen: "Small Works" Group Exhibition
2015 – Nevşehir, Güray Museum: "And Then, All Words: Anatolia" Group Exhibition
2016 – Ankara, Galeri Desen: "Hello to the Season" Group Exhibition
2016 – Istanbul, Galeri Mavist: "Welcome Autumn" Group Exhibition
2016 – Istanbul, Galeri Mavist: "41 Dreams" Group Exhibition
2016 – Istanbul, Galeri Mavist: "Not Afraid" International Women's Day Exhibition
2017 – ArtAnkara 3rd Contemporary Art Fair (with Nişart Art Gallery)
2017 – Istanbul, Galeri Mavist: "World Art Day" Group Exhibition
2017 – 1st Çaycuma Art Workshop and Painting Exhibition
2018 – İskenderun Naval Museum: "Colours of the Summer" Group Painting Exhibition
2018 – Nevşehir, Güray Museum: "Set Your Soul Free" Group Painting Exhibition
2019 – Bodrum, Trafo Gallery: International Group Painting Exhibition
2019 – Ankara, Sergimiz.com Art Gallery: Group Exhibition
2020 – Antakya, Prime Mall Art Gallery: Group Exhibition of Hatay Painters
2020 – Antakya, Prime Mall Art Gallery: Hatay Summer Group Exhibition
2021 – ArtAnkara 7th Contemporary Art Fair (with Balaban Art Gallery)
2021 – Istanbul Art and Antique Fair (with Balaban Art Gallery)
2021 – Istanbul, Kuytu-Artline: March 8th Women's Day Online Group Exhibition
2022 – Adana, Orjinalist Gallery: "The Women" (Women's Day Exhibition)
2023 – BRHD 53rd International Exhibition Grand Exhibition – Ankara Contemporary Arts Center
2024 – BRHD 54th International Grand Exhibition – Ankara Contemporary Arts Center
2024 – Mersin Contemporary Art Fair (Hatay Painters Stand)
2025 – Adana Contemporary Art Fair (with Art-Sentez)
2025 – Adana Contemporary Art Fair – Şenay Alban Painting Workshop
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