Ecem Yüksel
About
Born in Zonguldak (1989), Ecem Yüksel graduated from Mimar Sinan University, Faculty of Fine Arts, Painting Department in 2016. In her works
she focuses on landscapes, figures and the instant images of people, animals and objects within her frame. The artist aims to manipulate the images that are easily accessible and form her own way of viewing. She focuses on the notion of being a spectator and taking a side and works on the instant images regarding these concepts. Working with various techniques of painting, the artist also produces sculptures, prints and artist books. She lives and works in Berlin.
Education
2016, Department of Painting (BA), Mimar Sinan Fine Arts University
Solo Exhibitions
2022, A Warm Welcome, KAIROS Gallery, İstanbul
Fairs
2024, 9th Artweeks, Gallery KAIROS, İstanbul
2024, Artshow, Gallery KAIROS, İstanbul
2023, 8th Artweeks Akaretler, Gallery KAIROS, İstanbul
2023, 18th Contemporary Istanbul, Gallery KAIROS, İstabul
2023, Contemporary Istanbul Bloom, Gallery KAIROS, İstanbul
2015, Contemporary Istanbul, Signs of Time, İstanbul
Group Exhibitions
2025, Yerçekimli Karanfil, PİLOT Galeri, İstanbul
2025, Korbut Flip, Gallery KAIROS, İstanbul
2024, 3, Gallery KAIROS, İstanbul
2024, Painting Today, Yapıkredi Galeri, İstanbul
2022, Reimage:Morning After Dark, Gallery Kairos, İstanbul
2019, AIR Frosterus Artist Residency Pop-up Show, Nahkuri Art Center, Finland
2017, The Istanbul Off-site Project For Sharjah Biennial 13, BAHAR (Spring), Signs of Time, İstanbul
Awards - Talks - Projects
2019, AIR Frosterus Artist Residency, Kattilakoski Culture Cooperative in
Kärsämäki, Finland
2019, Fan Page, border_less Art Book Days, İstanbul
