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.
The artist has participated in various projects, art fairs and group shows both in Turkey and abroad. She lives and works in Istanbul. She continues working on her paintings, artist books and new projects.
Residency Programs
2019 AIR Frosterus Artist Residency, Kattilakoski Culture Cooperative, Kärsämäki Finland
Publications
2023 ÇINO Trading Cards (flip book) with Burak Ata
2021 Päivä (book) with Burak Ata
2019 Cat Days (book) with Yasemin Yasu
2019 Fan Page (book)
Solo Shows and Projects
2023 AWarm Welcome, KAIROS, Istanbul TR https://www.gallerykairos.com/awarmwelcome
Group Shows and Art Fairs
2023 border_less EDITIONS Exhibition, Zilberman Gallery, Istanbul TR
2023, KAIROS, Artweeks AKARETLER, Istanbul TR
2023 KAIROS, 18th. Contemporary Istanbul TR
2023 Free Play! (Duo show with Burak Ata) KENDI Collection, Istanbul TR
2023 Searchlight, KAIROS, Contemporary istanbul BLOOM, istanbul TR
2023 border_less ARTBOOK DAYS, Arter, Istanbul TR
2022 border_less EDITIONS Exhibition, SANATORIUM, Istanbul TR
2022 Remage: Morning After Dark, KAIROS, Istanbul, TR 2022 Athens Art Book Fair ,Athens GR
2022 MISSREAD: The BerlinArt Book Festival, Berlin DE
2022border_less ARTBOOK DAYS, Arter, Istanbul TR
2021 border_less EDITIONS, ÖKTEM AYKUT, istanbulTR
2021 border_less ARTBOOK DAYS, Bilsar, Istanbul TR 2019 border_less ART BOOK DAYS, Mixer, Istanbul TR
2019 FLAT Art Book Fair, Turin, IT
2019 CAT DAYS, (Duo show with Yasemin Yasu) Tasarim Bakkal, Istanbul TR
2019 AIR Frosterus Artist Residency Exhibition, Nahkuri Art Center, Kärsämäki FI
2017 The Istanbul Off-siteProject For Sharjah Biennial 13. BAHAR (Spring) with Signs of Time, Istanbul TR
2016 Signs of Time, Contemporary Istanbul, Istanbul TR