clarke
Profile The Triangle of Politics, Culture and Religion are central to Ece Clarke’s development as an artist. Born in Istanbul and educated in Turkey and Germany, later living in the Far East, the Middle East, and now resident in London, she has been involved in and affected by different cultures at each stage. Her work concerns itself with the reality of existence and links to Ece’s other interests in science and the universe, the elements of nature and other naturally occurring forms. 
Diploma in German Literature & Language,
MA in Fine Arts,
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work At the heart of my recent work is an investigation into the relationship between the tangible and the intangible and our ability to express or recognise one in the other. I have curved flat surfaces of Somerset paper into three-dimensional objects – creating a cross between painting and sculpture that has given a different scope to my work. Putting two-dimensional work in three dimensions creates an inner space within the work that cannot be perceived; and an outer space that is shared with the observer. The heavy paper is transformed by the chemicals in the paint and thinner, penetrating the surface to create something new. In some cases smoke is used, capturing the dying moment in the creation of fractal shapes on the paper. Their existence connects with my momentary existence, overlapping briefly in time with the materials to create something new and independent. The work is what it is, with its own sombre presence, character and gravity. It is non-representational, a combination of paper and other elements, standing on its own merits. Exhibitions 2011 - Society of Graphic Fine Art Open Exhibition ('SGFA No.4' received the Derwent Prize for best work in Exhibition) 2011 - Istanbul Summer Exhibition 2011 - London Group Open Exhibition at the Cello Factory, London 2010 - Annual Exhibition of The London Group as a newly elected member 2010 - Joint Exhibition at Casa dell'Arte Gallery, Istanbul 2010 - Istanbul Contemporary Art Fair (24 Beaubourg Gallery, Paris) 2009 - Routes Exhibition - Waterhouse & Dodd, London 2009 - Abu Dhabi Art Fair - Waterhouse & Dodd, London 2009 - Istanbul Contemporary Art Fair - (with Space Studios) 2008 - Italian Cultural Institute London "Mediterrano - A Sea that Unites" 2008 - Ankara Foreign Ministry Exhibition Hall Solo Exhibition 2007 - Art Paris Abu Dhabi Art Fair (With Waterhouse & Dodd, London) 2005 - MA Show 2005 – City & Guilds of London Art School 2005 - Affordable Art Fair - Battersea, London 2003 - Solo Exhibition in Al Bida Gallery, Doha, Qatar 2001 - Solo Exhibition in Al-Dana Club, Doha, Qatar; 1996 - Solo Exhibition at the Turkish Embassy, Singapore 1993 - Joint Exhibition in Cemal Resit Rey Theater Hall, Istanbul 1989 - Joint Exhibition in Urun Art Gallery, Istanbul 1989 - Solo Exhibition in Butun Zamanlar Art Gallery, Istanbul 1988 - Joint Exhibition at Istanbul University 1986 - Solo Exhibition in Vepa Art Gallery, Osmanbey, Istanbul |