About The Artist

AYSUN AKSOY She was born in Antalya. She was educated in the painting department of Teachers' School. When she was in school, she drew pictures on children books. The artist who is a member of U.P.S.D., continues her work in ?stanbul. Aysun Aksoy reflects the characteristics of individuals and their physical surroundings on her canvas by using contemporary pop-art technique. She uses women figures which resemble the goddesses of Mediterranean Civilizations. She uses filmstrips as a signature when forming her work. These filmstrips serve as a bridge within different time periods and different cultures. The artist continues her work in KALEIDESKOP Workshop which she established with her friends. *Activities:* 1991 - Studied painting in Y?ld?z Technical University with Yusuf Taktak. 1992 - Joined in Üçgen Workshop. 1996 - Participated in "For the other" project which was organised by U.P.S.D. under the theme of Habitat II. 1997 - She was included in the biographical encyclopedia of "Who is who in Turkey" 1997 - She established KALEODOSKOP Workshop with six of her friends. 1999 - One of her works was exhibited in "The Light of Republic" exhibition which was organised by ??bank. 2000 - Drew paintings for a TV film. *Selected Solo Exhibitions * 2008 Gallery Sev-Art, Istanbul 2007 Gallery Artist Cukurcuma, Istanbul 2006 Kültür University, Istanbul 2005 Jazz Now Art Center & Gallery, Bodrum 2004 Antalya Fim Festival Art Activities, Egilik A.G., Antalya 2004 Taksim Art Gallery, ?stanbul 2003 Kültür University, ?stanbul 2001 Akbank Cinnah Gallery, Ankara 2001 Turkish Trade Bank, ?stanbul 2001 ?stanbul Chamber of Industry 2001 Water-color Painting, Anka Art Gal., ?stanbul 1997 Akbank Beylerbeyi, ?stanbul 1995 Orkun Ozan Art Gallery, Antalya *Selected Group Exhibitions * 2010 ?zmir Sesan Group exhibitions 2010 Akyol Sanat ‘Rapsodi’ 2009 ?zmir Tarihi Havagaz? Culture and Art Center 2009 Bak?rköy Culture Center ?stanbul 2009 Taksim-Art Gallery 2009 Akmerkez ?stanbul 2008 Gallery Sev-Art, Istanbul 2007 Gallery Sev-Art, Istanbul 2007 UPSD, 17th Istanbul Art Fair 2007 "Intimacy 2", Abra Art Gallery, Istanbul 2006 3rd Peace Exhibition, Kad?köy, Istanbul 2006 Çankaya Municipality, Contemporary Arts Center, Ankara 2005 1. Int. Turkish Grameen Microcredit Art Biannual, P. E. 2005 "Peace From Tradition to Future 2005" 2005 Moda Yatch Club, Istanbul 2004 "A Bridge from East to West", Karsruhe, Germany 2003 U.P.S.D. Exhibition of Tema Association 2003 U.P.S.D Drawing Exhibition 2002 Antalya Painting Festival 2002 PSD "Files" Exhibition 2002 ?ule Art House, ?stanbul 2000 "Future & Disorder", Naval Museum, ?stanbul 1999 Çekirdek Art Group, Online Painting Exhibition 1999 Çekirdek Sanat ?let-?im 1998 Kemanc? Cultural Center, ?stanbul 1998 Development Bank of Turkey, Ankara 1997 AKM, Lefko?e, Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus 1997 State Painting & Sculpture Museum, ?zmir 1995 Orkun Ozan Art Gal., Promotion Art Exh., Antalya 1995 Fox-Fun Cultural Center, ?stanbul 1995 ?.T.Ü., ?stanbul 1994 Cep Art Gallery, ?stanbul 1994 ?stanbul State Fine Arts Gallery aysunaksoy@lebriz.com.tr