Biography
Education
Exhibitions
Artist Statement
Biography
Dr. İpek Ergen, born in 1984 in Istanbul and working globally, holds a PhD in Art Theory and Criticism, a master’s degree in Art and Design, and a bachelor’s degree in Painting (MSGSU). She achieved a significant milestone in 2009 by winning the “Young Painter of the Year” award. Since then, she has showcased her artwork internationally, participating in solo exhibitions, curated shows, and art fairs across the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, Luxembourg, Austria, the Netherlands, and Turkiye. Her work has been shown in renowned venues like the Natural History Museum in London, and featured in various publications. Besides that, she has worked as an art consultant in Germany for several years and her art theory articles have been published in several books and scientific journals.
Education
PhD – Art Theory and Criticism
MA – Art and Design
BA – Painting
Exhibitions
Solo Exhibitions:
“Maskerade / Masquerade” – Art42 Kunsthandel, Kandel, Germany
“The Circus Has Left Town” – Alanistanbul
“Imaginary Tea Party” – Galeri Artist Çukurcuma
“Thank You Mario But Princess is in Another Castle” – Rh+ Art Gallery
“Bedtime Milk” – Otto Sofyalı
Selected Group Exhibitions and Art Fairs :
Chroma – Miart Gallery London, March 2024
Group Show for the Honour of the 100th Anniversary of Republic – The Natural History Museum, London, England, 2023
Stroke Art Fair – Praterinsel, Munich, Germany, 2023
Art Gerecht Kunstfestival – Alter Schlachthof, Karlsruhe, Germany, 2022
Group Exhibition – Roermond, Netherlands, 2021
Artweek Karlsruhe – Alter Schlachthof, Karlsruhe, Germany, 2020
Nachtbrötchen – Ergo Ipsum, Dusseldorf, Germany, 2019
Stroke Art Fair – Alte Akademie, Munich, Germany, 2019
Art Innsbruck – Innsbruck, Austria, 2019
ArtMuc Art Fair – Praterinsel, Munich, Germany, 2018
Sex Sells – Pop Art, Urban Art and Street Art – Popstreet, Hamburg, Germany, 2018
ArtBox, Hamburg, Germany, 2018
Luxembourg Art Fair – Luxexpo The Box – Luxembourg, 2017
Stroke Art Fair – Alte Akademie, Munich, Germany,2017
Sweet n Low: An International Show of Cute – Bedford Gallery, California, USA, 2017
Spirit of Paper – Alan Istanbul, 2013
Contemporary Istanbul 2012
Contemporary Istanbul 2010
Art Bosphorus 2010
New Generation of Contemporary Turkish Art – MKM 2009
Artist – Tüyap Art Fair 2009
Young / New / Different – Casa Dell’Arte, 2009
Young Contemporary Artists – Casa Dell’Arte Bodrum, 2009
Summer Love – Ekavart Gallery, 2009
Young Artists Group Exhibition – Terakki Vakfi Sanat Galerisi, 2009
Young Painter of the Year Competition Exhibition, Rh+ Art Gallery, 2009
Artist 08 Tüyap Art Fair, 2008
Ekim Gecidi VII, 2008
Terracota Group Exhibition – Tekel Art Gallery, 2008
Inzumca Art Gathering- Valide-i Atik, 2008
Turkish Heart Foundation Art Competition Exhibition – Tophane-i Amire
Artist 07 Tüyap Art Fair, 2007
İpek Ahmet Merey Art Competition Exhibition
Turkish Heart Foundation Art Competition Exhibition – Istanbul Museum of Painting and Sculpture
Artist Statement
My paintings, aptly described as a bridge connecting the contemporary with the traditional, weave elements from both worlds to create a unique and harmonious fusion. They prominently feature human and animal figures alongside everyday objects, navigating ethereal landscapes together. These figures infuse my narratives with allegorical depth as they traverse wonderland-like stories that unravel themes such as life’s journey and destiny, finding the extraordinary in the ordinary. It’s a contemplative journey into imagination and introspection, exploring interconnected themes of existence, purpose, and the enchanting unknown. By incorporating elements from popular culture and everyday objects, I add layers of relatability and familiarity, bridging the gap between the fantastical and the commonplace in the exploration of the human experience
Artworks
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