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SONGUL EKER

Painter - Visual Artist

Hailing from the Aegean shores of Turkey, Songül Eker finds herself immersed in a region rich with the legacies of civilizations and philosophers. The Aegean, celebrated as the cradle of philosophy, entices with its natural beauty and mystical charm, inspiring the soul to explore limitless azure expanses. The dynamic energy of Eker's upbringing in these lands has indelibly imprinted on her childhood and adolescent imagination.

Her boundless imagination became the catalyst for her artistic journey, igniting during her tenure at an auction company where she first delved into the world of art. Initially captivated by the Classical artistry of the Ottoman Palace Painters, she later discovered inspiration in the pioneering Orientalist movement led by Jean-Léon Gérôme in the 19th century. Guided by her profound imaginative spirit, Eker initially expressed herself through surrealist paintings, all the while nurturing her enduring passion for Classical art.

Navigating the realms of Mannerism and Surrealism, two influential movements from the 16th-century Renaissance, she charts a course to elevate her painting career. Commencing in 2020, her aim is to infuse elegance and innovation into every new creation, forging a path marked by creativity and artistic growth.

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