If Only... Painting

I am Abdullah Koçoğlu — known in the art world as Joker Abdul. I am a multidisciplinary visual artist whose work is rooted in storytelling, symbolic contrast, and emotional resonance. My artistic journey spans multiple continents, where I contributed to high-impact visual projects through creative collaborations with institutions such as Universal Studios (USA), RTL Television (Germany), and cultural heritage initiatives across the UK. These opportunities deepened my sensitivity to visual rhythm, spatial composition, and narrative layering. My creative vision was shaped initially in Turkey and later refined at the Academy of Fine Arts and Design in Bratislava, particularly within the Department of Painting. The school’s studio-based philosophy continues to inform my intuitive and symbolic approach to visual storytelling. My practice encompasses traditional painting, digital art, and contemporary visual design. Much of my work carries a literary dimension, inspired by the fictional universes I have authored — including a collection of books that earned me official world records across distinct artistic and literary domains. Each canvas becomes a visual extension of those immersive stories. In 2023, I was recognized by a leading European art publication as one of the “Top 10 Contemporary Artists to Discover.” My artwork has been featured extensively in both national Turkish media and respected international art press, making me one of the most widely covered emerging artists from Turkey. I see each artwork not merely as a painting but as a multi-sensory experience — a portal into the layered emotional landscapes of the human soul.