LEVENT AKAYLI

(1948, Van)

1948 born in Van - Turkey From 1966 - 1968 , at D.G.S.A. (academy of fine arts istanbul) he got his first professional instructions in painting at Nurullah Berk studio

From 1971 to 1976 at D.G.S.A. he studied graphic arts with Prof. Namik Bayik Until 1982 he worked as a freelance graphic designer

Afterward aquarelle technique gained importance in his work and the world of ballet and the musicians became his favorite themes In his drawings he tried to capture special moments of action In this period he created his very personal aquarelle style In 1994 he started working in oils

In order to refine this medium and satisfy his personal demand for perfection he began a new period. Even though the figurative paintings imply a free brush , a subtle transparent classical brush is ever present

The artist continues to work in Germany

PERSONAL EXHIBITIONS

1982 Gallery Forum Istanbul - Turkey
1983 Gallery B
1984 Arkeologiecal Museum of Isttanbul
1985 Bizim Club
1985 Büyükada Art Gallery
1986 Galata Art Gallery
1987 Akbank Gallery Ankara
1988 Gallery Nev
1993 Periferia Kunstgalerie Adenaur - Germany
2005 Galerie Private Duesseldorf

GROUP EXHIBITIONS

1973 Gallery Web (graphic exhibition) Istanbul
1977 AKM (art festival ist)
1978 AKM (art festival ist)
1979 AKM (art festival ist)
1986 Anadolu Club