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Adviye Bal

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  • On 21 January 2025

Who is Adviye Bal? (1963- Tarsus)

Adviye Bal was born in 1963 in Tarsus, a district of Mersin, Turkey. Her passion for art emerged at a young age, becoming a guiding force that shaped her entire life. At just 16 years old, she held her first solo exhibition, marking an early entry into the art world. However, due to the social and economic conditions of pre-1980 Turkey, she was unable to pursue her artistic education as she desired and completed her first higher education degree in Geography.

Despite these challenges, Bal remained unwavering in her dedication to her artistic practice, determinedly pursuing her dreams. The personal and artistic discipline she developed during this period nourished a strong sense of resilience and originality, which became evident in her works. From a young age, Bal engaged in deep reflections and questioned life, seeing art not merely as a form of expression but as a stance against the limitations imposed by existence.

Adviye Bal graduated in 2004 from the Painting and Sculpture Department of Marmara University’s Atatürk Faculty of Education, where she developed her innate artistic talent within an academic framework. This period of education deepened her understanding of art and reshaped her approach with a multidimensional perspective. During this time, Bal not only refined her technical skills but also embraced art as an intellectual discipline, infusing her works with a strong philosophical foundation.

For Bal, art education was not merely a goal to achieve but a means to elevate the creative drive already inherent in her. The knowledge and insights she gained during her academic journey propelled her beyond the boundaries of classical artistic rules, enabling her to craft her unique artistic language. By bridging different disciplines such as painting and sculpture, she developed innovative forms of expression in her works.

Bal viewed art not just as a skill but as a tool to understand and reimagine life. During this period, she clearly defined her aesthetic vision, which allowed her works to offer not only visual richness but also profound intellectual content. Her education at Marmara University served as a cornerstone in strengthening her identity as an artist and laid the foundation for the visionary perspective she embodies today.

Adviye Bal continues to cultivate a deep connection with her art, constantly evolving and exploring new dimensions of her artistic identity. She maintains her art practice across two different studios in Istanbul – Küçükyalı and Taksim – throughout the year. During the summer months, she retreats to her studio in Bolu, engaging in a creative process deeply intertwined with nature. These three distinct spaces serve as fertile grounds for the thematic and technical diversity present in her works.

Adviye Bal embraces interdisciplinary approaches in her art, combining painting and sculpture to enrich her expression. She extends the philosophical foundation used in her paintings into her sculptures, creating multidimensional narratives within her works. Her exploration of art goes beyond traditional boundaries; for instance, in a theater festival in Russia, she challenged the limits of her art by performing interactive painting on stage, showcasing that art is not merely a passive viewing experience but an active process of participation and interaction.

Today, Adviye Bal continues to captivate both local and international art communities, forging deep connections with her audience. Her studio practice represents not only her journey as an artist but also her belief that art serves as a form of thought, blending philosophy with creativity in her pursuit of artistic expression.

Art Perspective;
Adviye Bal’s artworks embody a powerful artistic narrative that delves into the inner world and emotional depth of individuals. She captures abstract and universal concepts of time through personal experiences and emotions. The artist explores both individual and social identities, leaving space for the viewer to find their own story within each piece. Through innovative approaches using various materials and techniques, Bal reflects complex thoughts and emotions aesthetically. In her art, an ongoing evolution and discovery process are prominent.

Adviye Bal’s artworks are untitled because her intention is to prioritize the personal experiences and emotions of the viewers. By not naming her pieces, she offers viewers the freedom to find their own meanings and narratives within the artwork. The artist aims to transcend personal identities and histories to share universal emotions and experiences. Thus, each viewer has the opportunity to discover the underlying story from their own perspective.

The meaning conveyed by each piece can vary from viewer to viewer, and even a single viewer may interpret the same artwork differently over time. This could signify that an individual is at a different stage in their personal journey.

After completing her works, Adviye Bal steps away from the process, leaving the audience to engage with the artwork on their own, allowing them to construct their own emotional and intellectual world around it.

Solo Exhibitions;

2024 Redrouge Art Gallery, Istanbul, Turkiye

2021 Bursa Fine Arts Gallery, Bursa Türkiye

2020 Izmir Painting and Sculpture Museum Art Gallery, Izmir, Türkiye

2019 Gala Art Gallery – Istanbul, Türkiye

2019 Art Parisa Gallery - Uninterrupted Flow Istanbul, Türkiye

2018 Bindallı Arthouse Istanbul, Türkiye

2018 Balaban Art Gallery, Istanbul, Türkiye

2016 Bindallı Arthouse ISTANBUL, Türkiye

2016 Center Of Contemporary Art Ankara, Türkiye

2016 Curator Art Gallery Ankara, Türkiye

2016 Dar Cephe Art Gallery ISTANBUL, Türkiye

2015 Demirtaş Ceyhun Cultural Center ISTANBUL, Türkiye

2014 Kartal Cultural Center ISTANBUL, Türkiye

2012 Adalı Art Gallery - Göktürk ISTANBUL, Türkiye

2008 Activities Of Turkish World ISTANBUL, Türkiye

2008 Festival Of The Republic Of Khakassia Live Performance And Exhibition The Republic of Khakassia , Abakan, Russia

2007 Nilay Meral Art Gallery ISTANBUL, Türkiye

2003 Halis Kurtça Cultural Center ISTANBUL, Türkiye

1996 Cultural Center Hatay , Iskenderun, Türkiye

1993 Municipality Exhibition Center Adana, Türkiye

1982 23 Temmuz Fair Art Gallery Erzurum, Türkiye

Group Exhibitions;

2023 Tokyo Metropolitan Museum, Japan

2019 Cultural Festival Open Air Exhibition Tarsus , MERSİN, Türkiye

2018 Tuyap 27.International Istanbul Art Fair ISTANBUL, Türkiye

2017 Tuyap 27.International Istanbul Art Fair ISTANBUL, Türkiye

2017 Bindallı Arthouse ISTANBUL, Türkiye

2016 Portakalçiçeği Art Colony Exhibition Ankara, Türkiye

2016 Art Ankara Çağdaş Sanatlar Fair Ankara, Türkiye

2016 Bindallı Arthouse ISTANBUL, Türkiye

2016 Tuyap 26.International Istanbul Art Fair ISTANBUL, Türkiye

2015 Bindallı Arthouse ISTANBUL, Türkiye

2015 Art Ankara Çağdaş Art Fair Ankara, Türkiye

2014 Interkulturelles Kunstproject Art Project Königslutter, Germany

2014 Galesi’s Next Level Mall Ankara, Türkiye

2013 Adalı Art Gallery - Göktürk ISTANBUL, Türkiye

2013 Bindallı Arthouse ISTANBUL, Türkiye

2013 Tuyap 23.International Istanbul Art Fair ISTANBUL, Türkiye

2013 Demirtaş Ceyhun Cultural Center ISTANBUL, Türkiye

2012 Municipality Of Nilüfer , Konak Cultural Center Bursa, Türkiye

2012 Pusula Arthouse ISTANBUL, Türkiye

2012 Bindallı Arthouse ISTANBUL, Türkiye

2012 Tuyap 22.International Istanbul Art Fair ISTANBUL, Türkiye

2009 Izmir Painting And Sculpture Museum İZMİR, Türkiye

2008 Bindallı Arthouse ISTANBUL, Türkiye

2008 Pusula Arthouse ISTANBUL, Türkiye

2007 Bahariye Art Gallery ISTANBUL, Türkiye

2006 Exhibition Of Woman Painter From Kadıköy ISTANBUL, Türkiye

2006 Trabzon Art Festival Exhibtion Trabzon, Türkiye

2005 The Republic Day Exhibition Hatay , Iskenderun, Türkiye

2005 Municipality Of Nilüfer , Konak Cultural Center Bursa, Türkiye

2005 Eğitim- Sen Exhibition Salon ISTANBUL, Türkiye

2005 State Art And Sculpture Museum İZMİR, Türkiye

2004 Marmara University Exhibition Salon ISTANBUL, Türkiye

2004 Tekel Art Gallery ISTANBUL, Türkiye

2003 Municipality Of Kadıköy Exhibition Salon ISTANBUL, Türkiye

1991 Sakıp Sabancı Cultural Center Adana, Türkiye

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