''İki Zaman - Tek An" painting exhibition opened at Istanbul Gelisim University

Istanbul Gelisim University (IGU) Art and Design Application and Research Center (SATMER) held the opening of the painting exhibition titled "İki Zaman- Tek An". In the exhibition, the works of İsmet Yedikardeş, one of the important representatives of Turkish painting and ceramic art, met with art lovers. The exhibition was curated by SATMER Director Asst. Prof. Mustafa GÜNAY. IGU Rector Prof. Bahri Şahin, Vice Rector Prof. Necmettin Maraşlı and many different NGO directors also participated. The opening speech was given by Prof. Şahin. Prof. Şahin emphasized the place of art in the university vision.

“Istanbul Gelisim University also leads artistic innovation”

Prof. Bahri Şahin, drawing attention to the indispensable role of art in the construction of a civilization, said, "Art is an indispensable element in the civilization journey of societies. As Istanbul Gelisim University, we attach great importance not only to technical and social innovation, but also to artistic innovation. With this understanding, we established the Art and Design Application and Research Center (SATMER) by realizing a first in Türkiye. The three pillars of civilization are art, social and technical innovation. There can be no civilization without these.”
Emphasizing that art should be integrated into education life from an early age, Prof. Şahin also emphasized the importance of society's support for artists: "An exhibition is opened almost every week at our university. This shows how much culture and art are intertwined with academic life. We believe that art education should take place at all educational levels from kindergarten. This approach is of great importance for students to develop both their aesthetic perspective and productive thinking skills.

The exhibition we opened today is not only an art event; it is also a reflection of the value that Istanbul Gelisim University attaches to art and artists. We are honored to host our esteemed artists such İsmet Yedikardeş at our university. It is very valuable for us to come together with our artists who inspire our students and all art lovers with their works. We continue our way with the vision of a university that develops with art, thinks with art and produces with art."


 
“In our fifth year, we are hosting an important artist”

 Asst. Prof. Mustafa Günay, in his speech, drew attention to the national and international artists that Istanbul Gelisim University Art Gallery has hosted since its establishment:
“In the fifth year of our gallery, we are very happy to host the works of our esteemed painter and ceramic artist İsmet Yedikardeş, who has made great contributions to Turkish art. He is the only Turkish artist with works in the palace of King Charles of England. It is an honor for us to bring the art of such a valuable name to art lovers at our university.”
 
 
 
"Young people should first discover themselves"

In his speech, artist İsmet Yedikardeş stated that he focused on the human mind and individual differences in his works in the exhibition.
“This is my second exhibition at Istanbul Gelisim University. This time, I tried to reflect my thoughts especially about human and brain in my works. Like every individual's fingerprint, the brain structure is different. My advice to young people is to discover what talent is‘ charged ’to them. Art or music? They cannot set out without knowing this.”





The exhibition “İki Zaman - Tek An” invites art lovers to reflect on human nature, creativity and individual potential.