Metin Benek

I was born in 1960 in Ayvalik, Turkey. I mainly focus on oil paintings. My style can be somewhat described as abstract figurative. Ayvalik, where I was born and currently live in, is a coastal village located by the Aegean Sea. Thus, my artwork is heavily influenced by the sea. Fish, fishermen and various sea creatures are all symbols in my paintings that help me express my thoughts and ideas on canvas.

I have completed my painting studies in Gazi University, Fine Arts Institute (Ankara, Turkey) in 1982. Some of my past exhibitions:
2007 Individual Exhibition, The Marmara Hotel, Istanbul
2006 Individual Exhibition, TEKEL Art Gallery, Istanbul
2005 Individual Exhibition, Istanbul National Fine Arts Gallery, Istanbul
2005 Individual Exhibition, Ayvalik Municipality Art Gallery, Ayvalik
2005 Individual Exhibition, Ziraat Bank Kugulu Art Gallery, Ankara
1993 Individual Exhibition, Is Bank Art Gallery, Balikesir
1990 Individual Exhibition, National Fine Arts Gallery, Balikesir
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