Mürüvvet Durak - Turkish Painting Association

Who is Mürüvvet Durak? (1981-Senirkent)

Born in 1981 in Isparta Senirkent.
One of the first graduates of the Painting Department of Isparta Fine Arts High School in 1995-1999.
In 2001-2004, she passed the talent exam of Pamukkale University, Faculty of Education, Department of Fine Arts Education, Department of Painting Education with first place.
In 2019, she graduated from Anadolu University, Department of Cultural Heritage and Tourism.
In 2021, she entered the thesis-based master’s program of Istanbul Altınbaş University, Faculty of Fine Arts and Design, Art and Design Program, Department of Plastic Arts.
In 2023, she completed her master’s degree with her thesis titled “Bedri Rahmi Eyüboğlu’nun Artistic Style and Influences” under the supervision of Dr. Lecturer Fırat ARAPOĞLU.
She participated in various national and international exhibitions and symposiums. Durak, who has articles and papers in the field of art, has works in various museums and collections. She currently continues her work in her studio in Istanbul.

The artist has participated in many national and international workshops and group exhibitions and opened her 15th personal exhibition.
She researches the cultural heritages and ethnic subjects in various cities of Anatolia and combines them with the symbols and amulets that are the subjects of her works.
She reflects the mystical values of past cultures with her own unique style in her works from her own perspective.

Awards and Certificates

2021 International Golden Brush Awards, Award-winning painting competition jury membership plaque
2019 "A Stone Mosaic Project for Every Student" organizer plaque, Balkan Women's Association Istanbul
2018 Isparta Municipality, Prof. Dr. Turhan Yazgan Ethnography Museum, exhibition of works and donation of works, Certificate of Appreciation
2018 Isparta Governorship Provincial Directorate of Culture and Tourism Island Country Artists Group Participation in International Art Workshop Certificate of Appreciation
2017 Isfoder Art and Photography Association Presentation and Achievement Plaque, Isparta
2016 RUBAKAD Balkan Women Association Mosaic Project Appreciation Plaque Yaşam Köyü, Bakırköy İstanbul
2011 Contemporary Arts Gallery, Contrary Lines Awarded Mixed Exhibition Honorable Mention Award İstanbul
2010 Umut Çocukları Association Master Works Donation Exhibition Participation and Organization, İstanbul
2001 Pamukkale University, Department of Fine Arts, Faculty of Education, Department of Painting and Crafts Teaching, First Place in Talent Exam, Denizli

Personal Exhibitions
2023 Bedri Rahmi Eyüboğlu’nun İzleler Imgeler Exhibition, Gayrettepe Altınbaş University, İstanbul
2023 Anatolian Symbols Exhibition, Kozyatağı Acıbadem Hospital, Kadıköy İstanbul
2023 Local Reflections Exhibition, Tag Art Trump Gallery, Trump AVM, Mecidiyeköy İstanbul
2022 Utopian Images in Cappadocia Exhibition, Ürgüp Municipality, Nevşehir
2021 In Search of Artemis Exhibition, Ephesus Museum Hikmet Gürçay Art Gallery, Selçuk İzmir
2018 Anatolian Loops Exhibition, Küçükçekmece Sefaköy Culture and Art Center Exhibition Hall, İstanbul
2017 Tılsım, Taksim Intercontinental Hotel Ballroom, Dolmabahçe İstanbul
2017 Mystical Journey with Symbols, Ankara State Fine Arts Gallery, Hasan Rıza Exhibition Hall, 100. Yıl Ankara
2016 Beyond Colors Exhibition, Galatea Art, Beyoğlu İstanbul
2016 Mixed Exhibition, Akatlar Culture Center, Beşiktaş İstanbul
2015 Mysterious Language of Images Exhibition, İstanbul Chamber of Industry Art Gallery, Beyoğlu Istanbul
2014 Ethnic II Exhibition, Vefa Art Gallery, Bodrum Muğla
2014 Ethnic Exhibition, Niş Art Gallery, Nişantaşı Istanbul
2012 Symphony of Evil Eyes Exhibition, Art Point Gallery, Nişantaşı Istanbul
2011 Symbols from Tradition to the Future Exhibition, Art Club Gallery, Teşvikiye Istanbul
Mixed and Group Exhibitions - Organizations
2020 Art at Home Online Exhibition, Gallery Covid19, Istanbul
2018 Island Country Artists Exhibition, Isparta Culture and Tourism Provincial Directorate
2018 Island Country Artists Exhibition, International Mixed Exhibition, Isparta
2017 New December Exhibition, Gallery Soyut, Çankaya Ankara
2017 1st National Ş.Urfa Art Days, Ş. Urfa Municipality Exhibition Hall, Şanlıurfa
2017 Original Works Exhibition, Sanatyorum Gallery, Bakırköy Istanbul
2016 45X45 Works Exhibition, Anadolu University, Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences Exhibition Hall, Eskişehir
2016 The Art Core Exhibition, Beylerbeyi Palace Tünel Art Gallery, Beylerbeyi Istanbul
2015 Original Teachers Exhibition, Taksim Art Gallery, Taksim Istanbul
2014 1st Dalaman International Art Days Art Workshop Municipality Exhibition Hall, Dalaman Muğla
2012 Ismek Instructors Exhibition, Tarık Zafer Tunaya Cultural Center, Beyoğlu Istanbul
2011 Ismek Instructors Exhibition, Galata Art Workshop, Eminönü Istanbul
2011 Unconventional Lines Exhibition, Contemporary Arts Gallery, Şişli Istanbul
2011 5 Masters 5 Works Live Performance, Contemporary Arts Gallery, Istanbul
2011 Puzzle Exhibition, Taksim Art Gallery, Taksim Istanbul
2010 Letters to Our Father Exhibition, Aydın Municipality Exhibition Hall, Aydın
2009 Leading Masters Exhibition, Bindallı Art Gallery, Beyoğlu Istanbul
2009 Fish Exhibition, Deniz Museum, Beşiktaş Istanbul
2009 Contemporary Artists Exhibition, Contemporary Arts Gallery Şişli Istanbul
2009 "89 Artists 89 Artworks Republic Exhibition" The Madison Hotel Taksim Istanbul
2008 Artists Exhibition, Teachers' House Exhibition Hall Isparta
2008 Young Artists Exhibition Festival Events Burdur