Naz Kaya

My art invites the viewer to experience emotions and tastes of color that are long forgotten and remembered once again. “Art is a form of visual communication... It’s a visual communication, yet it touches to all of our senses." The use of bold colors, which sometimes contrast and sometimes are in perfect harmony, evoke strong emotion and nostalgia in the viewer. The placement and design of the geometry in the paintings also offer a sense of balance and direction to the emotional ride.

I like to use vibrant colors, distinct shapes and complex geometry with pure color to express my thoughts and feelings. The concept of my art is “visualizing and seeing emotions“ through my paintings. At the conceptual level, I use “nostalgia and karma” as a few examples of subjects in my art.

I work spontaneously and rarely begin with a set plan in mind. I let each painting evolve intuitively as I build each layer of paint. While the majority of my work is on canvas, I do sometimes paint on wood or on archival paper. I work with materials that allow me to build layers on a surface. I use primarily acrylic paints. On my collage works, I often incorporate graphite, oil pastels, markers, gold leaf, paint and ink. Each piece is then finished off with a layer of gloss varnish to enhance the colors and bring depth and also protect the surface of the painting.

I also do commission work. People sometimes have a certain size or color scheme in mind, or want something similar to a piece I might already have sold. Hence, commissions make it easy for any given parameters.

After studying at Bilkent University and receiving my Master of Fine Arts degree in Interior Architecture & Environmental Design, I moved to the United States in 1998. I earned my PhD in Environmental Design at Oklahoma State University and have taught as a faculty member at The University of Georgia, specializing in color and design for several years.

In 2006, I moved to Houston and started working as a full-time artist and began showing at juried exhibitions and participated in group shows. For a few years, I lived in Far East Asia, Indonesia, Singapore and had my first solo exhibition – “Inspiration: Transition” in Jakarta Indonesia. My artworks have found new homes and collectors not only in the United States, but also in Europe, China, Australia, Turkey, Dubai, Indonesia, and Singapore. I am so lucky to be able to do what I love to do and art is my passion and the purpose of my life.

Disclaimer:
All artwork in this gallery is the original artwork of Naz Kaya-Erdal. All Rights Reserved. It is for sale, copyrighted to Naz Kaya-Erdal and, as such, is protected by US and International Copyright laws. Do not copy this art by downloading to a computer, printing or reproducing in anyway. It is illegal to do so and all infringements are pursued to the full extent of the law.

Kaya's Studio, where my work is made and shown is open to the public during open studio shows hosted every third Saturday of each month and for private visits by appointment most days and evenings. If you are interested please contact me by email.

Kaya's Studio
Hardy and Nance Studios
902 Hardy Street
Houston, TX

2020 Houston ArtCrawl, Hardy and Nance Studios
2020 10"x10" Show, Hardy and Nance Studios, Houston, TX
​2019 ArtCrawl, Hardy and Nance Studios, Houston
2019 "Pride Show," Hardy and Nance Studios, Houston, TX
​2019 "Doll Partz Show," Hardy and Nance Studios, Houston, TX
​2019 "10x10 Show," Hardy and Nance Studios, Houston, TX
2018 "ArtCrawl 2018," Hardy and Nance Studios, Houston, TX
2018 "Art on the Avenue," Winter Street Studios, Houston, TX
2018 "The Abstract Art Show," Hardy and Nance Studios, Houston, TX
2018 "The Black and White Show 3.0," Hardy and Nance Studios, Houston, TX
2017 Black and White art exhibition, Hardy and Nance Studios
2017 10"X10" artworks, Hardy and Nance Studios
2017 Mashed-Up show, Hardy and Nance Studios
2016 10"X10" artworks, Hardy and Nance Studios
2016 Artists Exposed, JoMar Gallery, Houston, Texas
2015 ArtCrawl, Hardy and Nance Studios
2015 Two Women, Two Arts, Million Hearts (with Suat Orgun), The Mariago Art Collective Gallery, Houston, Texas
2015 Artopia 2015, Winter Street Studios, Houston, Texas
2014 ArtCrawl, Hardy and Nance Studios, Houston, Texas
2014 Citizens of the World, BeHuman Gallery, Group show, Houston, TX
2014 BISOU, BeHuman Gallery, Group show, Houston, TX
2014 Mixed Up!, Avenue Gallery, Group show, Houston, TX
2013 RACE! ,Kallinen Gallery, Group show, Houston, TX
2013 Bank Art Fair, Maya Gallery, Shangri-La, Hong Kong
2013 Carrying the Seeds of the Past into the Future, Group Exhibition, Creative Women Unite, MECA, Houston, TX
2013 Hot & Cool, Art Katy Alliance, Group Exhibition, Katy, TX
2013 Actuate Life, Duo Exhibition with Scott Cravens, JoMar Visions, Houston, TX
2013 Archway 5th Annual Juried Exhibition, Archway Gallery, Houston, TX
2013 Salon des Refuses, Group Show, BLUEorange Gallery, Houston, TX
2013 Collective Asia, Group Exhibition, Luxe Art Museum, Singapore
2013 Encore!, Group Exhibition, Maya Gallery, Singapore
2013 Colorful Chaos, Group Exhibition, Maya Gallery, Singapore
2013 Galveston ArtWalk, Featured Artist, group show, Third Coast Gallery, Galveston, TX
2013 Extra Extra!, A News Media Art Show, Kallinen Gallery, Houston, TX
2013 Summerview 4, Group Exhibition, Artists Alive and Well, Phoenix Tower, Houston, TX
2013 The Power of Women: Living Life Through Our Eyes, Group Show, Arena Salon & Spa, Houston, TX
2013 Group shows, JoMar Visions, Hardy & Nance Studios, Houston, TX
2012 Inspiration: Transition, Solo Exhibition, Four Seasons Hotel; Jakarta, Indonesia
2012 City Sidewalk, Group Exhibition, Gandaria City; Jakarta, Indonesia
2012 Sense of Arts, Special invitation, Gandaria City; Jakarta, Indonesia
2012 Romantic Valentine, Sense of Arts, Group Exhibition, Central Park; Jakarta, Indonesia
2011 Celebrating Christmas, Sense of Arts, Group Exhibition, Gandaria City; Jakarta
2010 New Directions, Group Exhibition, Continental Center I; Houston, TX
2010 Spirit of Spring, Group Exhibition; Houston, TX
2009 Winter Solstice, Juried Exhibition, JP Morgan Heritage Hall; Houston, TX
2009 Millennium Tower, Group Exhibition, Houston, TX
2008 Urban Life, Group Exhibition, Three Allen; Houston, TX
2008 Artists Alive and Well, Group Exhibition, One Allen Center; Houston, TX
2008 Artists Alive and Well, Juried Group Exhibition, Continental Building; Houston, TX
2007 Glassell School of Art, Houston; Juried Student Work Exhibition, Houston, TX
2007 Artists Alive and Well, Group Exhibitions; Eastman Gallery, Houston, TX
1996-1997 Sabri Akca Art Studio, Ankara, Turkey

Collections/Commissions:
2010 The Methodist Hospital, Outpatient Center (Permanent Collection), Houston
2010 Hill Rivkins LLP, Houston (Commissioned art project)

Art Auction:
2011 JIS Peduli Art Auction, Jakarta, Indonesia
2013 SidHarta Auctioneers, Artfordable Art Auction, September 14, 2013, Jakarta, Indonesia
2014 SidHarta Auctioneers, Artfordable Art Auction, March 29, 2014, Jakarta, Indonesia