RESUME
EDUCATION
2008Hacettepe University, Institute of Social Sciences, Sculpture Department, Proficiency in Art (PhD).
1997Pratt Institute, MFA, New York, USA, M.F.A.
1986Hacettepe University , Faculty of Fine Arts, Sculpture Department, M.F.A.
1983Gazi University, Gazi Education Faculty, Sculpture Department, B.A.
WORK EXPERIENCE
2006Başkent University, Faculty of Fine Arts, Design and Architecture, Visual Arts and Design Department, Instructor
1983 - 2006Hacettepe University, Faculty of Fine Arts, Department of Sculpture, Instructor
1994-1997Pratt Institute, New York, Department of Sculpture, Professor assistant
PROJECTS
2014“Moulage Museum of Kaunos Monuments Project for Başkent University Art and Culture Building (continuing)
2013“Kaunos Children Workshop”, Exhibition Coordinator. May-Muğla, September- Köyceğiz.
2012Kaunos Summer Symposium, Artist & Organisation Committee Member, June, Başkent University & Kaunos.
20111st Symposium of Art and Design Education “Past, Present and Future” Interdisciplinary Workshop, Head of Workshop Committee, April, Baskent University, Ankara.
200819th International Ankara Film Festival – Başkent University FADA Joint Project, Project Manager, March, Ankara.
2005Ceiling Fresco Restoration of Anıtkabir Towers
2004“Monuments and Sculptures of Modern Turkish Art” Hacettepe University Faculty of Literature/Department of Art History-Faculty of Fine Arts Joint Project, project member.
20042nd Stone Sculpture Symposium, Hacettepe University Faculty of Fine Arts, Department of Sculpture, PR & Communication Manager (September17 - October18)
2003Hacettepe University, Faculty of Engineering/Department of Physics - Faculty of Literature/Department of Art History - Faculty of Fine Arts Joint Project “Anatolian Sun Clocks Project” (Head: Prof. Dr. Demir İnan)
20031st Stone Sculpture Symposium, Hacettepe University Faculty of Fine Arts, Department of Sculpture, , PR & Communication Manager (May23 – June30)
2001-2003Hacettepe University Faculty of Fine Arts, Artistic and Cultural Events Commission, Talk /Panel/Meeting Series, Organizator.
2002Hacettepe University Faculty of Fine Arts, 1st National Graduation Exhibition and Symposium, Organizator (June3-June21)
2002Vakıf 2000 & Atılım University Joint Project: “Happiness and Piece in Public Space” 1st Ankara Youth Meeting, Plastic Arts Workshop, Ankara; Atılım University (May3-4)
1998-2000Ark Plastic Arts Bulletin, Owner of the bulletin published by Moden Sculptors
ADMINISTRATION
2008-2012Kanal B (TV Channel B) Art Director
2007-2014Baskent University Art and Culture Research Center (BÜKSAM) Board Member
ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
Modern Sculptors Association
International Plastic Arts Association
AWARDS
2009Gallipoli Kabatepe Historical National Park – Simulation Museum, organized by Turkish Ministry of Environment and Forestry of the Republic of Turkey – Sixth (mention) prize, Sculptor (Group Project)
2008Sarıkamış War Commemorative Site Competition, First Prize, Sculptor (Group Project)
2008Beykoz Vocational School of Logistics, Logotype Competition, First Prize.
2003Ankara Metropolitan Municipality “50th Year Park and Martyrs' Monument Project Competition”, Second prize (Group project)
2003Ankara Metropolitan Municipality, “700th Foundation Anniversary of Ottoman Empire Monument and Park Project Competition”, Second Honourable mention (Group project)
2000Ankara State Cemetery Monument Competition, Honourable mention.
1991Adana Seyhan Municipality Arts Monument Competition”, Second Prize (May 27)
1991“Hacettepe University Achivement in Art Award, Ankara (October 2)
1989İstanbul Painting and Sculpture Museums Association, 10th İstanbul Contemporary Artists Exhibition, Achievement Award (May 25)
1988Ankara 49th State Museum of Painting and Sculpture Exhibition, Achievement Award (November 2)
ARTISTIC WORKS - SOLO EXHIBITIONS
2003March14- April15: Ankara, Siyah Beyaz Art Gallery.
199711-22 April:“Master of Fine Arts Exhibition”, New York, Brooklyn; Schaffer Gallery.
ARTISTIC WORKS - GROUP EXHIBITIONS
2012“Opinions and Objects” Exhibition. Peker Art Gallery, Ankara (December5-31)
2010METU Plastic Arts Exhibition.
2007METU Plastic Arts Exhibition.
2007Hacettepe University, Faculty of Fine Arts, Department of Sculpture "Cubist and Constructivist Interpretation In The Process Of Object As A Subject Of Form And Perception" Proficiency of Art Exhibition.
2006Gazi University Faculty of Education Graduation Exhibition.
2005TCDD Group Exhibition.
20052nd International Gölbaşı Andesite and Love Flower Festival. “Andesite Sculpture Exhibition.”.
2005“Extraordinary Lifes” Exhibition. Art-Alan II.
2005Turkish Republic Ministry of Foreign Affairs Foundation Anniversary Plastic Arts Exhibition.
2004“Ankara'dan Bir Kesit”, Ankara; Helikon Art Gallery (April 8 - May 1)
2004“Art from Five Cities: İstanbul, İzmir, Ankara, Eskişehir, Kocaeli”, Kocaeli; Kocaeli University Faculty of Fine Arts, Kocaeli Fine Arts Gallery (March 17-30)
20046-29 Şubat, “Gazi'80 Painting-Sculpture-Graphic Exhibition II”, Ankara; State Museum of Painting and Sculpture, Fahri Korutürk and Sedat Simavi Exhibition Centers (February 6-29)
2002“6+6= Twelve, Two Generations”, Ankara; Helikon Art Gallery (April10 – May4)
200215th International Bandırma Bird Paradise Culture and Tourism Festival, “Nomadic Reflections Exhibition” (Artists: Gülsen Bal, Elena Cologni, Selçuk Gürışık, Michalis Kokkoliadis, Charles Kriel, Soheila Namini, Denizhan Özer, Ferhat Özgür , Peter Towse, M. Bora Türkkan, Curator: Gülsen Bal) Bandırma (June 5-12)
1999“What else is” Sculpture Exhibition, State Museum of Painting and Sculpture – Ankara (January 15-29)
1992Hacettepe University, Faculty of Fine Arts, 10th Foundation Anniversary Exhibition. Ankara; State Museum of Painting and Sculpture Gallery
1991“3rd European Art Schools Bienniale. Spain, Barcelona.
1991“3rd European Art Schools Bienniale. Spain, Barcelona.
1990“PTT 150th Foundation Anniversary Exhibition”, Ankara.
1989“10th Contemporary Artists Exhibition” İstanbul; MSU Painting and Sculpture Museum (June 27)
1988-1989“49th State Museum of Painting and Sculpture Exhibition”, State Gallery of Fine Arts in İstanbul, İzmir and Bursa.
1988“9th Contemporary Artists Exhibition”, İstanbul, Ankara, İzmir (May 30)
1988“Group Exhibition”, Ankara; Gallery Timpex (October 27)
1988“Group Exhibition”, Ankara; Turkish-American Association Gallery.
1987“Group Exhibition”, Ankara; The Turco British Association Gallery.
1986“Graduate Exhibition”, Ankara; Hacettepe University Academic Members Cafeteria
GALLERY
1985“Young Artists Exhibition”, Ankara
1983“44th State Museum of Painting and Sculpture Exhibition”, State Gallery of Fine Arts in İstanbul and İzmir (October 29 – November 29)
MONUMENTS AND SCULPTURES
2015Başkent University, Monument, Library Entrance, Ankara.
2012Altındağ 2nd National Stone Sculpture Symposium. Monument, Ankara.
2011International Çankaya Sculpture Symposium,”In Memory of Sculptor Sabiha Bengütaş”, Monument, Ankara.
2010International Erzurum Sculpture Symposium, Monument.
2010Çankaya Municipality 16th International Değirmendere Zühtü Müridoğlu Wooden Sculpture Symposium, Sculpture.
2010Ankara Film Festival, Award Statuette.
2009METU High School, Monument.
2009Beykoz Vocational School of Logistics, Monument.
2006İzmir Institute of Technology, Atatürk Monument.
2004Ankara; Gülhane Medical Academy, Medical History Museum, Relief (Bora Türkkan & Mümtaz Demirkalp)
2003İzmir; Turkish Naval Forces Building , Relief (Bora Türkkan & Mümtaz Demirkalp)
2001Prof. Dr. Cahit Arf - Banknote design.
19903rd Ankara Film Carnival, Ankara Film Carnival Award Statuette Design (March 9-18)
1990Ministry of Public Works “Celâl Bayar Monument Competition”, Money prize.
1990PTT 150th Foundation Anniversary Exhibition, Honourable mention.
CONFERENCES / TALKS / JURIES / WORKSHOPS
2014Başkent University Center of Art and Cultural Studies - Saarbrücken University Department of Classical Archeology Joint Project: “International Demeter Cult in Anatolia Symposium” “Experimantal Archeology: Techical Features of Terracotta Vows: Clay, Form and Baking”, Kaunos excavation house, Keynote speaker (June 25-28),
2013“Future of Siirt and Tillo” Workshop, Siirt, Keynote speaker (May 4)
2013Conference on “Sculpture” METU Informatics Institute, Game Aesthetics Conference Series, Ankara, Keynote Speaker (March 20)
2012“Talks on Opinions and Objects Exhibition”, Peker Art Gallery, Ankara, Keynote Speaker (December 22)
2011International Çankaya Sculpure Symposium “In Memory of Sculptor Sabiha Bengütaş”, Jury Member.
2010Erzurum Atatürk University, Faculty of Fine Arts, Department of Sculpture. Workshop artist&keynote speaker.
20092nd Ankara Design Week, Keynote speaker.
2007Erzurum Atatürk University, International Snow Sculpture Symposium, Keynote speaker.
2004Erzurum Atatürk University, International Snow Sculpture Symposium, Jury Member.
2003Hacettepe University Faculty of Fine Arts, Department of Sculpture “Stone Sculpture Symposium”, Jury Member.
2001-2003Hacettepe University Faculty of Fine Arts, Art and Cultural Activities Commitee Member.
2002Hacettepe University Faculty of Fine Arts, 1st International Graduation Exhibition and Symposium, Organization member.
2001Hacettepe University Faculty of Fine Arts, Department of Sculpture. Antalya Municipality, Chamber of Architects and Modern Sculptors Joint Project: “Antalya Stone Sculpture Symposium”, Jury Member.
2000“Norbert Kricke Drawing and Sculpture Exhibition/Zeichnungen und Raumplastiten”, Goethe Institute, Ankara (February 8), Opening Speaker
2000“On Modern Art”, Adana; Photographers Association.
199915 Ekim-15 Kasım, UNESCO, International Plastic Artists Association “Youth Art II Activities”, Jury Member.