baran kurtoğlu

 

KURTOĞLU
1990, Antalya

After graduating from the Painting Department of Marmara University Faculty of Fine Arts in 2014, Kurtoğlu began his master’s studies in the same department the same year. In 2015, he participated in Galeri ZİLBERMAN’s Young and Beyond VI exhibition as well as various group shows. He completed his master’s degree in 2019.

Baran Kurtoğlu’s practice revolves around the singular forms, tensions, and pathways of an individual’s relationship with life. In his works, the artist constructs encounters with historical imagery to make sense of the present, employing political images, materials, and tools within his compositions. His recent works focus on media and power relations. He incorporates layered materials such as oil paint, tulle, wire, and paper in his productions.

Graduated from Marmara University Faculty of Fine Arts, Painting Department, 2014
Graduated from Marmara University Institute of Fine Arts, Painting Department, Master’s Program, 2019

KURTOĞLU

 

1990, Antalya

2014 yılında Marmara Üniversitesi Güzel Sanatlar Fakültesi Resim Bölümü’nden mezun olan Kurtoğlu, aynı yıl aynı bölümde yüksek lisans eğitimine başladı. 2015 yılında Galeri ZİLBERMAN’ın Genç ve Ötesi VI sergisine ve çeşitli karma sergilere katıldı. Yüksek lisansını 2019 yılında tamamladı.

Baran Kurtoğlu’nun pratiği, bireylerin yaşamla kurdukları ilişkinin kendine özgü biçimlerine, gerilimlerine ve yollarına odaklanır. Sanatçı, politik imgeleri, malzemeleri ve araçları kullanarak bugünü anlamak için tarihsel imgelerle karşılaşmalar kurgular. Son dönem çalışmalarında medya ve iktidar ilişkilerine odaklanır. Üretimlerinde yağlı boya, tül, tel ve kâğıt gibi farklı malzemelerin katmanlaşmasını kullanır.

 

Solo Exhibitions: – 2025: “Icons, Deaths, and Lingering Suspects”, Gülden Bostacı, Antalya – 2023: “Do Not Expect a Great Day,” Gülden Bostancı (then Den Art), Antalya – 2021: “The Narrative of the Thing,” Galeri Muaf, Istanbul Literature House, Istanbul

Selected Group Exhibitions: – 2025: “Ephemeral”, Gülden Bostancı, Antalya – 2025: “Distance”, Gülden Bostancı, Antalya – 2024: "Self", Gülden Bostancı, Antalya – 2022: “Face’s Eye” Gülden Bostancı, Antalya – 2020: “Distant View,” Are Projects, Antalya – 2019: “Now,” O’art, Odeabank, Istanbul – 2018: “I Am Always at Home,” Galeri Muaf, Istanbul – 2018: “Somewhere Here,” Antalya Cultural Arts, Antalya – 2018: “Introduction,” Galeri Muaf, Istanbul – 2015: “Young New Different,” Galeri ZILBERMAN, Istanbul – 2015: “Local & Global Discourses,” Cumhuriyet Museum, Istanbul – 2015: “Multiculturalism & Identity,” San Francisco, U.S – 2014: “Material,” Marmara University Faculty of Fine Arts, Istanbul Research, Studio & Residency Programs: – 2020: “The Eternal Now”, Istanbul Artist Residency, İstanbul Site specific installation: – 2025: “Your Move”, Mema London / Gülden Bostancı, Istanbul