Esra Kizir Gokcen

My art is an expression of my interest in self-inquiry and nature. I have striven over the years to synthesise a variety of techniques which have fascinated me. This joyful fusion of complimentary elements helps me mirror the diversity I’ve carried from my background culture. Water-based media allows a certain spontaneity that directly aligns with my observations on the randomness of life. The importance of detail can be observed among the multiple layers of lines, paint, prints and collages in my artwork. I have found that my print making discipline has had a lasting effect on my appreciation of detail.
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Nature and all its elements including microscopic beings as well as the infinite cycles of our universe, plays equally essential parts in my art. Instead of a conventional perspective I prefer using horizonless compositions with an emphasis on the feeling of that “particular moment”. Whilst not allying my style with any specific art movement, I do strive to create a harmonious new order from loose, playful spontaneity. I invite my viewers to look closer and enjoy the emerging delicate detail.

Graduated from Marmara University Fine Arts Faculty Istanbul 1993.
Pedagogical Information 2000-2001 Marmara University Atatürk Education Faculty, Istanbul.

Solo Exhibitions
2021 “Art From Within” Charing Cross Library, Westminster, London

2015 "Metamorph-trick" State Fine Arts Gallery, Ayaz Museum, Ankara, Turkey

2014 “Metamorph-trick” Arps&Co Art Gallery, Amsterdam, Netherlands

2011 “Bubbles”, Utopia Platform Art Gallery, İstanbul, Turkey

2007 “Floral Fairytales” Ürün Art Gallery, İstanbul, Turkey

2004 “Petit Bonhommies” Beykoz Service Center, İstanbul, Turkey