About Oya

"I think of myself as a poet who uses colors, shapes, objects, and lines to write her poems. Not only the feelings that I try to express but also the process plays a big role in my creation." --- Oya Bolgun

Oya Bolgun is a visionary artist whose dynamic and ever-evolving abstract style captures the imagination and inspires the senses.

Drawing on her deep passion for self-expression and her desire to connect with her audience, Oya creates works that are bold, innovative, and endlessly fascinating.

Oya grew up in an artistic family, surrounded by siblings who all pursued various forms of creative expression. From music to painting, writing to sculpture and ceramics, art was not only a hobby, but a way of life.

As a child, she would draw on any surface she could find, her love for artistic expression growing stronger with each passing day.

Her passion for painting portraits and figures developed and evolved into a unique, surrealist style as she discovered her true identity. 

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Over the years, Oya has exhibited her work in numerous solo and group exhibitions, including the highly regarded Las Laguna Art Gallery LA-Outstanding Exhibition and Las Laguna Art Gallery LA-FAR AWAY PLACES Exhibition.

She has also been recognized for her talent and vision, winning awards in several prestigious competitions. Oya holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Anadolu University in Turkey, as well as a Master of Arts in Arts from Ball State University and a Master of Arts in Instructional Design from Brandman University in the USA.

Her extensive education and training have provided her with the skills and knowledge necessary to continue pushing the boundaries of her craft.

In her paintings, Oya combines vibrant colors, bold shapes, and intricate textures to create works that are both beautiful and thought-provoking.

Her use of texture adds depth and dimension to her paintings, creating a tactile experience that draws the viewer in and invites them to explore each work in detail.

Oya's paintings have been collected by art collectors around the world, including in USA, Germany, Switzerland, Italy, and Turkey.

Her work continues to inspire and captivate audiences everywhere, making her a true innovator.

 

 

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Solo and Group Exhibitions

  • Carmel Rotary Club The Pointe of Art Fundraising Show 2023
  • FUTURE LANDSCAPES – SENSES INTERNATIONAL ART FAIR 2023
  • Attended Rome International Art Fair 2023-7th Edition June 2023
  • Las Laguna Art Gallery LA-Outstanding- Online Exhibition, December 2022
  • Las Laguna Art Gallery LA-FAR AWAY PLACES- Online Exhibition, November 2022
  • Ball State University Women Faculty and Students Show, 1999
  • Minnetrista Annual Juried Art Show,1999
  • Northern Indiana Arts Association 5th Annual University Art Show,1999
  • Ball State University Women Faculty and Students Show,1999
  • Eskişehir Art Gallery Painting Co-exhibition,1996
  • Master of Arts Student Exhibition,1996
  • The State Fine Arts Painting and Sculpture Competition,1995
  • BP Young Turkish-Azeri Artists Painting Competition,1994
  • Kırıkkale Co-exhibition,1994
  • Ayşe-Ercüment Kalmık Foundation Competition, 1993
  • Personal Exhibition, 1990

Collections

USA, Germany, Switzerland, Italy, and Turkey.