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Evren Erol
Born: 1977
Hometown: İstanbul
Based in: İstanbul
Born in 1977, İstanbul, earned his bachelor of Serigraphy in Yıldız Teknik University (1998) and Sculpture in Marmara University (2003). Art of Evren Erol, develops alternative ways to look at the reality at hand and creates an endless independent space to express and to question. Artist identifies his sculptures as a reflection of change in his subconsious and the notions and concepts that forms his entity. He produces his works within the frame of transition, conversion, opposition, rejection, admission and similar basic metaphors.
"Discovering the self/the reason" in 2012, at Bozlu Art Project "Red Line" in 2015, "Creations/ Creatures of the mind" in 2016, at Daire Sanat "Optimism of the mind" in 2018 and "Butterfly Effect" in New York at Arsham Fieg Gallery in 2018 are a few of the many exhibions and symposiums the artist have been part of.
Evren Erol maintains his production of sculpture and installation in İstanbul.
Private Collection in Bozlu Holding, ING Bank, Allianz, HSBC Bank, OMM Odun Pazari Modern Museum.
About Evren Erol
What inspires you?
Subconscious
Describe your creative process.
Art of Evren Erol, develops alternative ways to look at the reality at hand and creates an endless independent space to express and to question. Artist identifies his sculptures as a reflection of change in his subconsious and the notions and concepts that forms his entity. He produces his works within the frame of transition, conversion, opposition, rejection, admission and similar basic metaphors.
What are 3 words that best describe your work?
Transformation, opposition, rejection and acceptance
Who are some artists that have influenced your work?
Isamu Noguchi, Antony Gormley, Alberto Giacometti
What is the most important tool when creating your work?
Imagine
What is the best piece of advice you have been given?
Trust your intuition and don't give up originality.
Where do you go for inspiration?
Nature and jungle