MELTEM KARAKUYU
EDUCATION
The artist began her education at Işılay Saygın Anatolian Fine Arts High School in İzmir (1999–2003), where she developed a strong foundation in core artistic disciplines. She completed her undergraduate studies between 2003 and 2007 at Dokuz Eylül University, Buca Faculty of Education, Department of Fine Arts Education, Division of Art Education. Continuing her academic development, she pursued a master’s degree at Uludağ University, Institute of Educational Sciences (2008–2012), completing a thesis titled “A Professional Evaluation of the Opinions and Suggestions of Pre-Service Art Teachers on the Methods and Techniques Used in Original Printmaking Courses.” The artist further advanced her education by successfully completing a Proficiency in Art (Doctoral Equivalent) program at Yıldız Technical University, Institute of Social Sciences, in the field of Art and Design. Her doctoral thesis focuses on “The Relationship Between Performance and Image in the Context of New Media Art.”
International Exhibitions and
Art Fairs
1st International Small Original Printmaking Competition Exhibition
June 11–18, 2018 | Balkan Congress Center, Trakya University Faculty of Fine Arts, Edirne, Turkey
- 4th International Afro-Eurasian Studies Congress Exhibition
April 27–29, 2018 | Budapest, Hungary
- EXHIPORT – Paper Works Exhibition
Made by Artist VII International Paris Art & Design Symposium | April 25–29, 2018 | Pinelo Art Gallery, Paris, France
- 2nd International Art and Aesthetics Symposium & Exhibition
April 19–21, 2018 | Fırat University, Elazığ, Turkey
- International Group Exhibition
April 3–8, 2018 | Pinelo Art Gallery, Tokyo, Japan
- ARTANKARA 4th International Contemporary Art Fair
March 15–18, 2018 | Congresium, Ankara, Turkey
- ARTIST 27th International Istanbul Art Fair
November 4–12, 2017 | TÜYAP Fair and Congress Center, Istanbul, Turkey
- 3rd International Bodrum Biennial
October 1 – November 1, 2017 | Şevket Sabancı Culture and Art Center, Bodrum, Turkey
- ARTANKARA 3rd International Contemporary Art Fair – Akeramos Art Center Stand
March 16–19, 2017 | Congresium, Ankara, Turkey
- ARTANKARA 3rd International Contemporary Art Fair – Mekan Sanatı Collective (Initiative Area)
March 16–19, 2017 | Congresium, Ankara, Turkey
Bursa Artists Group Exhibition
April 26–30, 2016 | Exhibition Hall of the Turkish Embassy, Rome, Italy
- ARTANKARA 2nd International Contemporary Art Fair – Bursa Plastic Arts Association Stand
March 9–13, 2016 | Congresium, Ankara, Turkey
- Engravist – International Istanbul Engravings Workshop Exhibition
March 4–30, 2016 | Yıldız Technical University Art Gallery, Istanbul, Turkey
- “Echoes from Anatolia” Group Exhibition
October 5 – November 5, 2015 | Olbia Art Gallery, Akdeniz University, Antalya, Turkey
(Organized in collaboration with Florida Atlantic University)
- 3rd International Exhibition–Contest of Small Graphic Forms and Exlibris – Selected Exhibition
September 25 – October 10, 2015 | Brest Regional Museum, Brest, Belarus
Vernice Art Fair
March 20–22, 2015 | NeoArt Gallery, Forlì, Italy
- 1st International Exlibris Competition Varna – Selected Exhibition
August 8 – September 6, 2014 | Largo Art Gallery, Varna, Bulgaria
- Greece–Thessaloniki Group Exhibition
November 14–18, 2012 | Mylos Gallery, Thessaloniki, Greece
(Organized in collaboration with Bursa Fine Arts Association & Pinelo Gallery)
- 7th International Triennial of Graphic Art Bitola
April 1 – May 1, 2012 | National Institute and Museum, Bitola, North Macedonia
- 4th International Original Printmaking Exhibition – Selected Exhibition
October 4–15, 2011 | Tophane-i Amire Culture and Art Center, Istanbul, Turkey
- The CODE – Art Exhibition
August 13–28, 2011 | Gallery Expo, USA
- The 6th Kiwa Exhibition – Selected Exhibition
March 29 – April 3, 2011 | Kyoto City Museum, Kyoto, Japan
- 6th Ural Print Triennial
March 1 – April 1, 2010 | Russia
- International Small Engraving Salon Carbunari
June 27 – July 27, 2009 | Florean Museum, Romania
National Exhibitions
“Kare Kod” – New Generation Painters Group Exhibition
May 3 – June 3, 2018 | Arda Art Gallery, Ankara, Turkey
- World Art Day Exhibition “Akademix II”
April 2 –14, 2018 | UPSD Gallery, Istanbul, Turkey
- International Women’s Day Exhibition
March 8–13, 2018 | Giresun University, Faculty of Fine Arts, Rectorate Foyer, Giresun, Turkey
- “Local Codes – Global Forms” Group Art Exhibition
February 9 – March 10, 2018 | Şişli Municipality Art Gallery, Istanbul, Turkey
- “Blue-Themed” Group Art Exhibition
October 17 – November 17, 2017 | Tayyare Cultural Center, Cemal Nadir Art Gallery, Bursa, Turkey
- “Women and Hope” Group Exhibition
February 27 – March 6, 2017 | Bursa Academic Chambers Complex (BAOB), Bursa, Turkey
- ACARBLUE Opening Exhibition
May 24 – June 24, 2017 | Sevil Dolmacı Art Consultancy, Istanbul, Turkey
- “GILGAMESH” Themed Group Exhibition
April 21 – May 21, 2016 | Yeşilova Mound Visitor Center, Bornova Municipality, Izmir, Turkey
- “GILGAMESH” Themed Group Exhibition
February 5 – March 5, 2016 | Podyum Park Foyer Area, Bursa, Turkey
- Group Exhibition
November 24 – December 11, 2015 | Mete Cengiz Cultural Center, Bursa, Turkey
Visual Arts Educators Group Exhibition
November 24 – 28, 2014 | Erzincan University Rectorate Art Gallery, Erzincan, Turkey
- “Woman Through Man’s Eyes – Man Through Woman’s Eyes” Juried Group Exhibition
March 7 – 23, 2014 | Akdeniz University Faculty of Fine Arts, Antalya, Turkey
- Pamukkale University 1st Graduate Visual Arts Workshop Exhibition
February 27 – March 27, 2014 | Pamukkale University Exhibition Hall, Denizli, Turkey
- New Year Group Exhibition
December 26, 2014 – January 9, 2015 | Bahariye Art Gallery, Istanbul, Turkey
- Group Exhibition
November 25 – December 24, 2013 | Dumlupınar University Faculty of Fine Arts Gallery, Kütahya, Turkey
- Republic Day Group Painting Exhibition
October 1 – 10, 2013 | Uludağ University Art Education Gallery, Bursa, Turkey
“Flight” Themed Group Exhibition
April 30 – May 10, 2013 | State Fine Arts Gallery, Bursa, Turkey
- “Massacre” Themed Group Exhibition
February 26 – March 13, 2013 | Nevşehir Hacı Bektaş Veli University, Nevşehir, Turkey
- “Chaos” Themed Group Exhibition
November 26 – 30, 2012 | Uludağ University Rectorate Art Gallery, Bursa, Turkey
- “Embracing Peace” Themed Group Exhibition
August 31 – September 6, 2012 | Konak Cultural House, Bursa, Turkey
- “Flight” Themed Group Exhibition
June 1 – 10, 2012 | Bandırma Municipality Art Gallery, Bandırma, Turkey
- “Paravan” Themed Group Exhibition
March 7 – 31, 2012 | Konak Municipality Güzel Yalı Cultural Center, Izmir, Turkey
- “New Space” Themed Group Exhibition
October 1 – November 1, 2011 | Uludağ University Art Education Gallery, Bursa, Turkey
- “Small Stones of Bursa” Exhibition – 50th International Bursa Festival
June 17 – July 30, 2011 | Kültürpark Open Air Theatre, Bursa, Turkey
- Rotarian Artists and Friends Group Exhibition
March 5 – 11, 2011 | Ördekli Hamam Cultural Center, Bursa, Turkey
- Group Exhibition
November 24 – December 3, 2010 | Uludağ University Rectorate Art Gallery, Bursa, Turkey
- Group Exhibition
October 29 – November 29, 2010 | Şefik Bursalı Art Gallery, Bursa, Turkey
- “Paravan” Exhibition – 49th International Bursa Festival
June 26 – July 13, 2010 | Şefik Bursalı Art Gallery, Bursa, Turkey
- Exlibris Days Exhibition
May 12 – 21, 2009 | İzmir State Museum of Painting and Sculpture, Izmir, Turkey
- Dokuz Eylül University Printmaking Group Exhibition
June 1 – 6, 2006 | İzmir State Museum of Painting and Sculpture, Izmir, Turkey
- 25th Turgut Pura Foundation Painting & Sculpture Competition (Exhibited)
May 15 – June 15, 2006 | İzmir State Museum of Painting and Sculpture, Izmir, Turkey
- Monotype Print Exhibition
March 2 – 15, 2006 | Konak Municipality Alsancak Cultural Center, Izmir, Turkey
- Group Painting Exhibition
May 5 – 18, 2005 | Çetin Emeç Art Gallery, Izmir, Turkey
CURATORIAL PROJECTS
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- “MİLYON FARKLI ŞARKI”
February 20–27, 2017 | Department of Art Education Exhibition Hall, Uludağ University, Bursa, Turkey
- Group Exhibition for Atatürk Remembrance and Commemoration Week – Curator: M. Karakuyu Şangüder November 10–18, 2016 | Mete Cengiz Cultural Center, Uludağ University, Bursa, Turkey
- “GILGAMIŞ” Themed Group Exhibition (İzmir) – Exhibition Organization
April 21 – May 21, 2016 | Yeşilova Höyüğü Visitor Center, Bornova Municipality, İzmir, Turkey
Curators: R. S. Sönmez, A. Çölbayır Diniz, T. Gürkan Şenyavaş, B. Coşkun Onan, M. Gültekin, M. Karakuyu Şangüder
- “GILGAMIŞ” Themed Group Exhibition (Bursa) – Exhibition Organization
February 5 – March 5, 2016 | Podyum Park Foyer Area, Bursa, Turkey
Curators: R. S. Sönmez, A. Çölbayır Diniz, T. Gürkan Şenyavaş, B. Coşkun Onan, M. Gültekin, M. Karakuyu Şangüder
- “KODres2007 Typography Course Exhibition” – Curator: M. Karakuyu Şangüder
March 16–22, 2015 | Department of Art Education Exhibition Hall, Uludağ University, Bursa, Turkey
- “Perspective / Reverspective” Exhibition – Curator: M. Karakuyu Şangüder
March 12–17, 2014 | Department of Art Education Exhibition Hall, Uludağ University, Bursa, Turkey