Monika Bektas

Material, Presence, and Light — Abstract Oils, Copper, and Sculptures

I create works that command attention and transform space — expressive oils, three-dimensional copper canvases, and sculptures that engage with texture, movement, and atmosphere. My oils pulse with intensity, gesture, and color, while copper and sculptures interact with light, reflecting both their material presence and symbolic resonance. Inspired by the monumental works of Anselm Kiefer and the tactile lyricism of Antoni Tàpies, I choose materials for their history, weight, and expressive potential.

I work with copper, the metal of Venus, long revered in alchemy and present in our blood, connecting my art to both human experience and symbolic tradition. Each piece is crafted from my perspective as a female artist, designed for collectors who seek originality, emotional depth, and art that leaves a lasting impression.

These works do more than occupy a room — they define it. They create immersive, resonant experiences that invite reflection, feeling, and a direct encounter with abstraction at its most alive. By combining historical reference, material symbolism, and expressive form, my work seeks to transform perception, engaging viewers with beauty, energy, a...

Since 2007, I have been a self-taught painter, evolving my style through experimentation with oils and mixed media. My work explores abstraction, texture, and emotion, cultivating a unique voice for collectors and contemporary spaces.

Exhibitions

2025: Casa Del Arte Palma | Spain

2024: Airport Basel-Mulhouse | Switzerland/France

2023: Expo Zurich | Switzerland

2022: Miami Art Weeks | USA

2022: Casa del Arte, Palma | Spain

2015: Language Center Invox, Lörrach | Germany

2011: ART International, Zurich | Switzerland