Veronika Ageeva Gulen

I'm a contemporary watercolor artist living and creating in the heart of Cappadocia, Turkey. My work is a visual dialogue with one of the most surreal landscapes on Earth. Living among ancient fairy chimneys and the historic valleys of Göreme and Çavuşin, I capture the ever-changing light, the silence of the stone, and the ethereal atmosphere of this unique region. 

My artistic style is characterized by the use of vivid, glowing points that reflect the vibrant energy and textures of the Cappadocian nature. Working with professional-grade cotton paper and high - quality pigments, I focus on the transparency and fluidity of watercolor to mirror the fragile beauty of the world around us. 

My paintings have been featured in international exhibitions and festivals, connecting with collectors who seek more than just a landscape. For me, each piece is an emotional impression of a place where time stands still-from the silence of the Çavuşin rocks to the spiritual depths of the Dark Church. Every original artwork is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity.

• 2026 - Associate member of Women in Watercolor (WIW)
• 2026 - Member of International Watercolor Society (IWS Turkiye)

2015 - Bachelor of Industrial Design, Tashkent State Technical University named after Abu Rayhan Beruni (TSTU), Tashkent, Uzbekistan.

• (UPCOMING EXHIBITION) 2026-2027, December 18 - January 1 - "RENAISSANCE" International Biennale Exhibition & Competition.
• (UPCOMING EXHIBITION) 2026, November 14-15 - III Horse Festival, Urgup, Cappadocia.
• 2026, August - “I International Watercolour Festival,” Group Exhibition of selected masters.
Calgary, Canada.
• 2026 June - Caspian Waves International Watercolor Festival, Group Exhibition, Baku, Azerbaijan.
• 2026 June - Agustos - VI International Watercolor Biennial “Contemporary Watercolor”, Group Exhibition, Alushta, Crimea.
• 2026 - I Group Exhibition at Güray Museum, Avanos, Turkey. Featured artworks: “Çavuşin”, “Love Valley”, “Göreme: The Road to the Open Air Museum”, “The Warmth of Trust”, “The Light of Freedom”.
• 2026 "Cappadocia: Natural Beauty and Cultural Heritage", Solo Exhibition, Güray Museum, Avanos, Turkey
• 2026 - “Aquarellium: International Watercolor Exhibition,” Theme: “With love from Russia.”
Featured work: “Grains of memory. Safonovo.” Kathmandu, Nepal.
• 2026 - “Planet of flowers,” Art-Communa Gallery & Center for Contemporary Arts.
• 2025 - II Horse Festival, Urgup, Cappadocia.
Featured work: “Irises.” Moscow, Russia.
• 2016 - “The Golden Turtle” International Wildlife Festival. Finali...