The sixth solo exhibition of Assoc. Prof. Dr. Yücel Yazgın, Head of the Department of Plastic Arts at the Faculty of Fine Arts and Design of the Near East University, “SuAda” will open on Tuesday, October 8 at 18:00 at the İsmet Vehit Güney Exhibition Hall in Nicosia.

Inspired by the natural beauties of Cyprus, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Yazgın draws attention with his 24 artworks addressing the ponds of Cyprus and their surroundings. The artist transforms elements of nature into pieces of art by using the ‘linole printing technique’, one of the high printing techniques. Combining elements such as the vegetation around the ponds, architectural structures and historical sites in his artistic compositions, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Yücel Yazgın approaches the beauties of nature with an abstract approach in his works.

Inspired by the lakes of Cyprus, the artist combines the beauties of nature with the universal language of art in his works by using satellite images. These original works of the artist offer the audience a new perspective on the rich ecosystem of Cyprus. The exhibition will be open to visitors until October 18.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Yücel Yazgın: “I invite all art lovers to this journey that brings art together with nature.”

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Yücel Yazgın, Head of the Department of Plastic Arts at the Faculty of Fine Arts and Design of Near East University, who stated that each work in the exhibition brings together the texture of the island, traces of the past and the essence of nature, said, “Water is the essence of life and also forms the center of this exhibition. The ‘SuAda’ exhibition invites art lovers to a unique journey in the rhythm of water.”

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Yücel Yazgın said, “I invite you to this journey that brings art together with nature.”

Who is Assoc. Prof. Dr. Yücel Yazgın?

Completing his doctoral thesis titled “Analysis of Cyprus Archaeological Cylinder Seals and Their Reflection in Printmaking”, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Yücel Yazgın continues to draw attention with his works centered on the island of Cyprus.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Yazgın, who is the Head of the Department of Plastic Arts at the Faculty of Fine Arts and Design at Near East University, has introduced his works to art lovers with five solo exhibitions and many group exhibitions throughout his career.

Retired from the Atatürk Teachers Academy in 2016, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Yücel Yazgın was one of two painters assigned to represent the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus at the TÜYAP International Art Fair in 2018. His publications are the books titled “Art Education Method”, “Calligraphy Handbook”, “Art Education Method”, “Calligraphy Techniques” and “Communication in Education”. Continuing his artistic and academic studies together, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Yücel Yazgın serves as the Head of the Department of Plastic Arts at the Faculty of Fine Arts and Design at Near East University.