Arkhē

April 24, 2026 - May 24, 2026

Yasin Gülten was born in Istanbul in 2003. Introduced to painting at an early age, he turned toward art through a drawing practice he developed from his early years. He is currently continuing his education in the Advertising Department at Akdeniz University. The group exhibition he took part in during his first year at university was decisive in his decision to carry his artistic practice further. Initially working primarily in charcoal, Gülten gradually expanded his field of production and turned to oil painting. The self-portraits he produces regularly stand out as an important part of his effort to establish continuity in his practice and build a personal trajectory. The artist grounds his production in the practice of observing both other people and himself. In works nourished by daily life and these observations, he addresses themes such as loneliness, regret, longing, determination, refusing to compromise, and togetherness. The constantly changing, fluctuating nature of life creates a defining effect in his paintings. Without remaining bound to a fixed subject, each of Gülten's works emerges as a reflection of his observations and inner world, rendering personal experiences and raw emotions.