Istanbul Gelisim University - The painting that was chosen as the first of the “International Art and Sustainability Exhibition” has been announced!

The painting that was chosen as the first of the “International Art and Sustainability Exhibition” has been announced!

The most admired painting of the "International Art and Sustainability Exhibition" held at Istanbul Gelisim University Art Gallery has been determined. In the exhibition where the works of 14 distinguished artists are exhibited, Asst. Prof. Dr. Mustafa Günay's painting "Ihtiras (Desire)" was chosen as the first in the survey.

“THE PAINTING REFLECTS THE EXPRESSION OF EMOTIONS”

The "International Art and Sustainability Exhibition", curated by Prof. Dr. Ismet Cavusoglu, a faculty member of the Faculty of Fine Arts of Istanbul Gelisim University, met with art lovers, featuring 42 works by 14 different artists and academics. For the 2022-2023 academic year, the exhibitions that will be held for a year at Istanbul Gelisim University Art Gallery are being planned. Asst. Prof. Dr. Mustafa Gunay stated the following:

“As Istanbul Gelisim University, we use a QR code system in all exhibitions held at the Art Gallery, where our students can access information about the artists and evaluate the exhibition. This way, our students can access information about the work and participate in surveys. In the 'International Art and Sustainability Exhibition', our students voted for the works they liked while examining the works of our 14 artists. According to the results of the survey, my painting named 'Desire' was selected as the winner. The significant thing is that the work of art appeals to emotions. Since my work is a surrealist work, the colors are more emphatic. That is why it gets more attention."

Describing "Desire" as an expression of emotions, Asst. Prof. Dr. Gunay stated he wanted to reflect in his work that when a person is determined, s/he can achieve anything with their "obstinate desire".