Aytac Dutkin

Born in İzmir in 1987, the artist completed primary, secondary, and high school education in İzmir before pursuing a degree in archaeology at Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University. Having loved painting since elementary school—a passion set aside for a long period due to professional commitments—the artist returned to this pursuit during the pandemic, subsequently creating a series of new works. Employing both acrylic and oil painting techniques, the artist favors nature as a subject, adopting an impressionistic yet realistic approach. The artist continues to engage in *plein air* (outdoor) painting and has received awards in national competitions, in addition to participating in numerous exhibitions.