Ekrem Kutlu, one of the well-known painters of Akçaabat, presented his 28th personal exhibition to art lovers at Doku Art Gallery in Teşvikiye district of Istanbul. The exhibition is interpreted with the understanding of "Art begins where imitation of nature ends" by focusing on the nature, sea, houses and tobacco roofs of the Black Sea.
In Kutlu's works, the unique nature and cultural richness of the Black Sea are reshaped through art and an aesthetic journey is presented to the audience. The artist presents the peaceful views of the Black Sea to the audience by reflecting the colors and textures of nature on the canvases.
Many art lovers and people from Akçaabat attended the opening of the exhibition. Those who follow art in Istanbul had the opportunity to rediscover the spirit of the Black Sea with Kutlu's works.
The exhibition, which can be visited until November 5, continues to offer an artistic journey to art lovers.
WHO IS EKREM KUTLU?
Born in Akçaabat in 1974. He completed his primary education at Akçaabat Central Elementary School, secondary education at Akçaabat Middle School and high school education at Akçaabat High School. He graduated from the Department of Art and Craft Teaching at KTÜ in the 1994–1995 Academic Year. He started working as an Art Teacher at Elazığ Atatürk High School in 1996. He currently continues his work as an Art Teacher at Akçaabat 17 February Anatolian High School. He is a member of the Akçaabat Municipality Culture and Research Board.
He continues his painting, graphics, ceramics, sculpture, relief and stained glass works in his workshop in Akçaabat.
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