Mukadder Özdemir Balakoğlu - Turkish Painting Association

Who is Mukadder Özdemir Balakoğlu? (1960 – Biga)

Graduated from Marmara University Atatürk Faculty of Education, Department of Painting in 1984. Then, She worked as an Institution Painter at the Boğaziçi Zoning Directorate until 1992, and worked as an Art and Crafts teacher at various secondary schools affiliated with the Ministry of National Education in Istanbul 1992-1995. Started working as a lecturer at Yüzüncü Yıl University, Department of Fine Arts Education in 1995, Van. Completed her Master’s Thesis on “Still Life in Contemporary Turkish Painting” at the same university in 2000, Van. Retired from the same university in 2007. Worked as a consultant at Moda Mimar Sinan Fine Arts High School, Department of Painting in 2008-2009. Between 2014-2022, she taught Art and Aesthetics and Visual Arts Education courses for eight years at the Department of Classroom Education at Yıldız Technical University, Faculty of Education. She continues her work in her personal studio in Balat/Istanbul. She is a member of GESAM.

Art Perspective;
While using the dynamics of painting, the artist transforms the texture element of art into a symbol of resistance against the flowing time. Just as in her handling of an organic piece of nature, there is an invitation for the viewer to meet her in the emotional world in her analysis of thematic images. In the textures she intertwines, she investigates the possibilities of plastic and material possibilities. She does this with the accumulation and repetitions that transform the accumulations of nature into texture in objects, and in figurative tendencies, by transforming the residues of the past into the symbol of a multitude of emotions. The impact power of the textures and the colors handled with simplicity in the paintings intersect with the inner journey of the viewer and makes them witness her own contemplation.
The artist expresses her perspective with the following words; in this individual age, where everything is complicated and devoid of a meta-narrative, everyone’s habit of seeing themselves as an artist on the floor of the work is becoming widespread. This situation increases the effort to be visible and screaming colors and attention-grabbing searches come to the fore. Therefore, being something else without being like everyone else seems more difficult and important than ever. My sensations affect my perspective and the simplicity of my colors creates an indispensable silent shelter for me and finds expression in my artistic journey.

Solo Exhibitions;

December 2017 Atatürk Library Exhibition Hall, Istanbul
December 2013 Atatürk Library Exhibition Hall, Istanbul
October 2009 Offene Kirche Olten, Basel
June 2007 İDGSG, Istanbul
December 2003 Y.Y.Ü. Hakkı Atun Exhibition Hall, Van
September 1999 DGSG Şanlıurfa
February 1999 DGSG Sinop
May 1998 DGSG Van
October 1998 DGSG Van
May 1997 DGSG Van

Refereed Journals and Proceedings;

2021 Evaluating the Sensory Perception Development of Prospective Teachers through Aesthetic Object Selections, Jia Journal International Journal of Art and Art Education Issue:7 https://jiajournal.com/?mod=makale_tr_ozet&makale_id=51714
2020 Yeşilyurt, M., Özdemir Balakoğlu, M., & Erol, M., The Impact of Environmental Education Activities on Primary School Students’ Environmental Awareness and Visual Expressions, Qualitative Research in Education, 9(2), 188-216. doi:10.17583/qre.2020.5115
http://dx.doi.org/10.17583
2019 The Effect of Eliminating Aesthetic Anxiety in Visual Arts Teaching Course Application Studies on the Attitudes and Works of Classroom Teacher Candidates, Yıldız Technical University Basic Education Journal Issue 1 Volume 1 Istanbul
2004 Gazi University II. Art Education Symposium "Problems Encountered by Art and Craft Teachers Graduating from the New Program While Applying Teaching Methods" paper presentation Ankara

Publications and Events;
2022 7th Şarköy Municipality International workshop September 1-8, Şarköy
2022 April issue Ayarsız Magazine talks on theater and painting in internal states 2021 May issue Ayarsız Magazine an evaluation of Mehmet Sağ paintings
2021 Tracing Our Shape Hece Magazine Art Special Issue Issue:296 Volume:2 Istanbul
2015 Turkish Painting Art from the Westernization Period to Today İsmek Magazine Issue:20 Istanbul
2014 War and Art İsmek Magazine Issue:18 Istanbul
2013 Bosphorus Painters and Orientalism İsmek Magazine Issue:16 Istanbul
2006 1st Inter-University Osman Polat Painting Symposium, Antalya
1997 Inter-university seminar on “implementation of new structuring in art education” within the scope of MEGP. Abant İzzet Baysal University, Bolu

Books;
2020 Application of Painting in Sensory Perception Education Aralık Kitap Yayınları Istanbul
2019 Sensory Perception and Aesthetics in Art Education Aralık Kitap Yayınları Istanbul

Awards;

2024-“Towards Peace” Competition Exhibition “Third Prize” Istanbul International Art Association
2012 UPSD Art Festival Showcase Exhibitions- exhibition Istanbul
1996-“Fırat” Themed Painting Competition “Third Prize” Fırat University, Elazığ

Selections from Group Exhibitions;
2024 “Autumn Group Exhibition” October 26- November 3 Istanbul International Art Association Istanbul 2024 “National Invited Group Exhibition” October 23- November 23 Yüzüncü Yıl University Exhibition Hall Van 2024 “Biga Days” Biga Painters Group Exhibition September 18-24 Atatürk Cultural Center Biga 2024 “Towards Peace” May 18-26, 2024 “Hello Istanbul International Art Association Istanbul 2024” January 13-28 FiArt Art House Ankara
2023 “Colors of the Castle” June 10-25 FiArt Art House Ankara
2023 “Art Meeting at the Castle” December 22-January 31, 2023 FiArt Art House Ankara
2023 “Letters to Cybele” March 9-12 Artankara art fair
2023 “100 Artists 100 Works 100 Year” 01-29 January Cap Gallery, Online exhibition
2023 “International Mail Art Exhibition” 23 October 2023 Gazi University GSEB
2022 December “Edirne With Atatürk”International Dayred Mixed Exhibition”Trakya University
2022 June “Circassian Repatriation Organization International Art Exhibition, Üsküdar/İst.
2022 June “N’ART Artist Meeting” Yunus Emre Cultural Center. Bakırköy İstanbul
2022 May “Circassian Painters Exhibition” Kadir Has Cultural Center, Kayseri
2020 October “Goodness is Contagious” project participant
2019 Turkey Soroptimist Clubs Federation New Year Mixed Exhibition, Balat Culture House
2018 Nişart Gallery İstanbul ARTShow Contemporary Art Fair
2017 Marmara University Atatürk Faculty of Education Painting Department graduates painting exhibition Türkan Saylan Cultural Center
2016 International Mail Art Biennial NKÜ
2016 Thessalonike Made By Artist International Exhibition
2015 TUYAP 25th International Art Fair
2015 Ayvalık Olive Harvest Festival, Collective Initiative
2015 March Namık Kemal University, Collective Initiative Mixed Exhibition-It Can Happen Anywhere
2014 TUYAP 24th International Art Fair, Collective Initiative
2014 Reggio Emilia Art Fiera
2013 TÜYAP International Art Fair, Collective Initiative
2008- Van Lake International Youth and Culture Festival
2008- Circassian Painters Meeting Exhibition IV Exhibition
2006 Academic Staff Painting Exhibition, Nakhchivan State University Exhibition Hall, Nakhchivan
2005 ÇYDD Mixed Exhibition, İskenderun
2004 Academic Staff Painting Exhibition, Uludağ University Art Gallery, Bursa
2003 Y.Y.Ü. Academic Staff Exhibition, Hakkı Atun Exhibition Hall, Van.