Kenan Sari
I was born in 1967 in Turkey. I live in Orlando.
I think the desire to paint developed spontaneously. I don't remember why I wanted to do it. But it does me good.
In addition to my engineering education, I received art education in Turkey. I worked in the field of engineering for a long time. I also carried out art studies.
I started painting when I was in high school. I participated in many personal and group exhibitions. I gave art workshops and trainings. I opened my first exhibition when I was in college. In the following years, I participated in 8 solo and 12 group exhibitions.
In the early days, I was influenced by Rembrandt and Caravaggio. Later, I followed Monet and Cezanne.
I love the oil painting technique. It gives me the opportunity to work for a long time.
Artist’s Statement
I use oil paints to disrupt the purity of the blank canvas with abstract shapes and lines. I use oil paints because they allow me to work for long periods of time and because they have high impasto values. I paint very loosely interpreted seascapes, harbors, sailboats, lakes and clear water scenes. I have lived my entire life just steps away from the sea and find this to be my most meaningful source of inspiration. My pieces try to combine the joy of abandonment with color to create bold, bright, daring pieces. I love a calm and relaxing visual, creating works that transport others to this magical space.
Influences
Early on, my favorite artists included Rembrandt and Caravaggio. Later, I followed Monet and Cezanne.
Group Exhibitions
2018 Studios of Cocoa Beach
1988 Yildiz Technical Universty Art Galery
1989 Sabancı Culture Center Art Galery
1989 Middle East Universty Art Galery
1988 Art Festivall -Turkey
1989 Art Festivall-Turkey
1990 Art Festivall-Turkey
1994 Renault Art Galery -Turkey
2005 Nazım Culture Center Art Galery-Turkey
2005 KAVEG -Cemal Reşit Rey Art Galery-Turkey
2009 Renault Art Galery -Turkey
2021 Studio Cocoabeach/Fl
Solo Exhibitions
2000 Kadıköy Art Gallery
2000 Perpa Trade Center Istanbul
2002 Pentür Art Gallery
2005 Küyad Art Gallery
2005 Renault Art galery- Istanbul
2007 Nazım Hikmet Culture Center -Turkey
2011 Türkan Saylan Culture Center-Turkey
2015 Atatürk Art galery Taksim-Turkey
2024 Art Ovation Gallery/Sararsota