Ardan Özmenoğlu
Born in 1979, in Ankara, Özmenoğlu completed her BA and MA degrees in Bilkent University, Faculty of Design and Architecture. Different techniques such as paintings, glass sculptures and site-specific installations made of unique press editions applied on various surfaces forms her works. She worked as a guest artist in Berkeley Kala Institute, Berlin; in Ateliergemeinschaft Milchhof e.V., Frans Masereel Arts Center in Belgium and Kulturkontakt, Vienna. About Starfish Ardan Özmenoğlu draws from her own experiences as a Turkish woman to explore ideas about history, popular culture, and the formation of a national and cultural identity. Known for her figurative works made from post-it notes and sculptures created from layers of glass panels, Özmenoğlu aims to make the viewer rethink familiar concepts, objects, and imagery using everyday items. She is recognized for her distinct usage of post-it notes in an attempt to depict her everyday life. Her technique involves adhering an array of post-it notes to her canvases as a base, topped by silk-screened vibrant imagery derived from popular culture. The result is a three-dimensional surface, adding a sense of depth and dimension to her work.
04.07.2022 - 31.07.2022