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