Dream of Istanbul, original oil painting on canvas, signed by Ziya Gurel

Description: Indulge your senses in a mesmerizing journey through the vibrant strokes of "Dream of Istanbul," an enchanting oil painting on canvas. Immerse yourself in the romantic allure of this artistic masterpiece as it captures the essence of Istanbul's mystical charm. Elegant minarets pierce the canvas, reaching towards the heavens, as if beckoning you to explore the hidden treasures nestled within Istanbul's rich history. Time seems to stand still as you wander through the narrow alleyways, catching glimpses of ornate palaces and fragrant gardens that fuel the dreams of poets and artists alike. About the Artist:Ziya Gurel is a Turkish artist born in 1947 in a vibrant Aegean town in Turkey. Gurel studied law at Istanbul University but chose never to practice professionally. Instead, he taught himself art.Art has always been a family affair. As a child, Ziya Gurel’s interest in art was encouraged by his mother and uncles who were well-known novelists and poets in Turkey. The childhood interest in art matured into a love of painting by his early twenties. Gurel’s lifelong exposure to the Aegean landscape and his exposure to the bohemian neighborhoods of Istanbul greatly influenced his art and early career.Throughout his 45-year career, Gurel has experimented with various materials and techniques, including engraving, oil on canvas, collage, watercolor, and spray paint. Among these techniques his favorite has always been oil on canvas because of its flexibility and depth of color.As a well-known artist in Turkey and the Middle East, Gurel has exhibited his work in 34 individual exhibitions and participated in several group exhibitions in Turkey, Bulgaria, Pakistan, Lebanon and the USA. In March 2018 Gurel had his first exhibit in the United States at the Washington D.C. Chevy Chase Design Center. In August-September he had his second exhibit in the US in Baywoods of Annapolis Art Gallery. His art is on display at the State Museum of Painting and Sculpture in Izmir. Many of Gurel’s works are held in various Turkish and foreign art collections.Ziya Gurel endeavors to use his art as a simple and self-sufficient language without being obsessed with descriptions or expressionist symbols. His style is illustrative of his belief that “The object is not capable of self-expression, it needs subconscious and phantasms!”

Price: 790 USD

Location: Annapolis, Maryland

End Time: 2024-12-29T03:30:38.000Z

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