Every city, every street tells a story, just like in Istanbul so it is in London…
It was fascinating to discover the contrast between the traditional English brick buildings and the vibrant graffiti in front, while working on ‘Waterloo’, in a quiet corner of this very lively area of London. The rising constructions in the background reflect the changing face of the city. Just like in Istanbul, there is also a rhythm here where the old and the new, order and chaos, blend together.
| Original | One of a kind Artwork |
|---|---|
| Type of Art | Oil on canvas, Painting |
| Dimensions | H 40 x W 50 cm, H 45 x W 55 cm (Framed) |
| Exhibition | Soulful Blooms |
Biography
Education
Exhibitions
Artist Statement
Biography
Setenay Alpsoy graduated from Mimar Sinan Fine Arts University’s Painting Department in 2005, completing her master’s there in 2009. Her works “IETT Blocks I” and “II” were selected for Miami’s One Thousand Museum in 2019. “Gayrettepe Last Stop” was featured in the 2020 Trinity Buoy Wharf Drawing Prize exhibition. Alpsoy was a 2021 Sustainable Arts Foundation Award finalist and has held multiple solo exhibitions, including her first abroad at J/M Gallery, London, in 2023. She’s participated in numerous group exhibitions, including “In Multiple Perspectives” at YARAT Contemporary Art Space, Baku, in 2022. Her work was showcased at The Mall Galleries and The Old Parcels Office Artspace in 2024. Alpsoy moved to the UK on a Global Talent Visa in July 2024 and now works from her London studio.
Education
Mimar Sinan University of Fine Arts, Istanbul / Turkey (2006-2009)
MA, Painting, Insitute of Social Sciences
Thesis “Urban Landscape in Turkish Painting”
Mimar Sinan University of Fine Arts, Istanbul / Turkey (2001-2005)
BFA, Painting, Faculty of Fine Arts
Exhibitions
Solo Exhibitions
2023 “Seen In A New Light”, J/M Gallery, London, UK
2021 “Familiar Facades”, with Gökçen Ataman, Evin Art Gallery, Istanbul, Turkey
2020 “Through The Transparent City”, Evin Art Gallery, Istanbul, Turkey
2018 “The Visit”, Selcuk Yasar Painting Museum and Art Gallery, Izmir, Turkey
2016 “Texture”, Evin Art Gallery, Istanbul, Turkey
2014 “Defective Beauty”, Evin Art Gallery, Istanbul, Turkey
2012 “Invisible City”, Evin Art Gallery, Istanbul, Turkey
2010 “City Riven by The Sea”, Evin Art Gallery, Istanbul, Turkey
2008 Evin Art Gallery, Istanbul, Turkey
Artist Statement
My art delves into humanity’s complex relationship with urban landscapes, capturing cities’ chaos and energy without glorification. I explore the tension between individuality and collective identity in urban spaces, examining our broader relationship with the built environment. I focus on subtle, profound movements transcending individual lifespans, rather than personal stories. Rooted in authenticity, I present ordinary buildings as they are, evoking deeper emotions. While not romanticizing urban environments, my use of color sparks imagination.Growing up in Istanbul shaped my perspective. I exclude human figures, instead representing collective human experience through architecture and transformation. In 2023, I held my first solo exhibition abroad in London, and in 2024, I relocated there to continue my artistic journey.