Biography
ERDEM K.KÖROĞLU ( aka ERDEM KÜÇÜKKÖROĞLU )
Born in 1979, Istanbul - Türkiye
Bachelor of science in Mathematics graduate from Istanbul University
Studied art and painting at Mehmet Güleryüz Studio in Istanbul, between 2000 - 2005
Founder of Konstruktiv.ist (Geometric Abstract + Non-Objective Art Project Space) in Istanbul
Member of The Drawing Collective and Art Research Center / A.R.C.Group in USA
Lives and works in Istanbul
ART STATEMENT
His art is based on the idea of impossible-geometry, dependent on mathematical calculations like the Golden Ratio. Geometric forms emphasize balance, rhythm, positive-negative space, and they are related to the traditional ornamental and calligraphic art of the place where he lives.
EXHIBITIONS
FRANCE
Salon des Réalités Nouvelles Paris / (2019 - 2018 - 2017 - 2016 - 2015 - 2014 - 2013)
Curating/Creating #166 - Galerie Abstract Project Paris / (2023)
Confluence of Lines / The Drawing Collective #164 - Galerie Abstract Project Paris / (2023)
Splitting the Square #159 - Galerie Abstract Project Paris / (2023)
Network 1.3 #132 - Galerie Abstract Project Paris / (2021)
Network 1.2 #128 - Galerie Abstract Project Paris / (2021)
Network 1.1 #116 - Galerie Abstract Project Paris / (2021)
Art et Mathématiques - INSPE Normandie in Rouen / (2022)
Art et Mathématiques - 4e Festival [en]quête de Sciences - Université de Caen / (2020)
Boeckercontemporary - Black Box (1) Faux Mouvement Centre d'art Contemporain - Metz / (2018)
The Drawing Collective - Galerie Olivier Nouvellet Paris / (2017)
The Drawing Collective - Galerie Abstract Project Paris / (2016)
Collection Privée / Private Collection - le Hang'Art Grenoble / (2015)
Mail Art - le Hang'Art Grenoble / (2014)
Inventaire - Art Contemporain International - le Hang'Art Grenoble / (2012)
GERMANY
6. International André Evard-Art Award - Kunsthalle Messmer / (2021)
5. International André Evard-Art Award - Kunsthalle Messmer / (2018)
The Drawing Collective 'Be Absolutely Concrete' - Hase29 - Osnabrück / (2019)
Boeckercontemporary - Black Box (2) Saarländisches Künstlerhaus - Saarbrücken / (2018)
Internationale Kunstausstellung - M.A.N.I.A.C. 3 - Rathaus Hamburg / (2012)
USA
The Drawing Collective 'Drawing Now' - Institute of Contemporary Art - Maine College of Art (MECA) - Maine / (2019)
Biennial: 'Origins in Geometry' - The Museum of Geometric and MADI Art - Dallas / (2019)
International Art Exhibition - M.A.N.I.A.C. 6 - The Urban Hive, Sacramento Ca / (2018)
International Art Exhibition - M.A.N.I.A.C. 5 - Ely Centre of Contemporary Art - New Haven Connecticut / (2017)
DENMARK
Forårsudstillingen - The Spring Exhibition 2013 - Kunsthal Charlottenborg Copenhagen / (2013)
TÜRKİYE
Konstruktiv.ist www.konstruktiv.ist - Art Project Space in Istanbul / (2024 - 2023 - 2022 - 2021 - 2020)
Arada Bir-Bir Arada 4 - Beşiktaş Çağdaş - Ortaköy Sanat Galerisi, Istanbul (2024)
Arada Bir-Bir Arada 3 - Beşiktaş Çağdaş - Ortaköy Sanat Galerisi, Istanbul (2016)
Arada Bir-Bir Arada 2 - Beşiktaş Çağdaş - Ortaköy Sanat Galerisi, Istanbul (2014)
UPSD Young Artists Exhibition 5 - Beşiktaş Çağdaş - MKM, Istanbul / (2011)
Equilibrium - The Empire Project Art Gallery - Istanbul / (2011)
Contemporary Turkish Art - Pera Museum - Istanbul / (2005)
What’s missing? - Karşı Art Gallery, Istanbul / (2003)
Drawing Exhibition - UPSD Art Gallery, Istanbul / (2003)
Mehmet Güleryüz Studio Exhibition - ARTIST 2002 Art Fair Istanbul / (2002)
Mehmet Güleryüz Studio Exhibition - Passion Art Gallery Istanbul / (2001)
GREECE
“Us again/Encore nous“ - 7th Biennale of Non- Objective Art - Potential Project - Athens / (2023)
BULGARIA
Horizonta23: national forum for geometric abstraction - Sofia / (2023)
Geometric art from non-sofia's collection - Sofia / (2022)
Orthogonal 16 - Sofia Red House Centre for Culture and Debate Sofia / (2017)
Orthogonal 16 - Contemporary Space, Varna / (2017)
CZECH REPUBLIC
9. International Biennial of Drawing - Pilsen / (2014)
7. International Biennial of Drawing - Pilsen / (2010)
5. International Biennial of Drawing - Pilsen / (2006)
4. International Biennial of Drawing - Pilsen / (2004)
SLOVAK REPUBLIC
7. International Biennial of Drawing - 'Selected Works' - Bratislava / (2011)
LITHUANIA
PASIKALBEJIMAI / 3. International Graphic Exhibition - Culture and Leisure Center - Prienu / (2024)
POLAND
Covimetry #1 - Galeria BWA - Ostrowiec Świętokrzyski / (2020)
Concrete / Discourse / Complexity - XS Gallery Kielce / (2018)
5. International Drawing Competition Wroclaw - Museum of Architecture Wroclaw / (2012)
NETHERLANDS
Infinity Series - Portiersloge - Groningen / (2023)
The Drawing Box - A5 - Wilma Vissers Studio - Groningen / (2021)
Geen Titel / No Title - Ruimte P60 Assen / (2017)
Miniscules - International Art Exhibition - Galerie Badweg-3 Bolsward / (2016)
Internationale Kunst Tentoonstelling - M.A.N.I.A.C. 4 - Temporary Art Space (T.A.S.) Groningen / (2013)
ITALY
ArtProtagonist - Villa Contarini - Piazzola sul Brenta Padova / (2015)
SWITZERLAND
30/30 Image Archive Project (IAP) 4 - ABContemporary Zurich / (2014)
SLOVENIA
7. International Fine Arts Festival ZDSLU - Kranj / (2018)
REPUBLIC OF NORTH MACEDONIA
Osten - Gallery of Drawings - Skopje, Republic of North Macedonia / (2009)
AUSTRALIA
01 Biennale of Reductive and Non-Objective Art 'Coterie to Coterie' - Sydney / (2019)
RNOP 'The Road Paintings' - Five Walls - Melbourne / (2019)
The Drawing Collective - ArticulateUpstairs, Sydney / (2017)
30/30 Image Archive Project (IAP) 7 - SNO 108 - Sydney / (2014)
JAPAN
ArtTurkey Japan 2016 - Machida City Museum of Graphic Arts - Tokyo / (2016)
CHINA
Salon des Réalités Nouvelles 'Hors les murs à Beijing' - Galerie de Beaux Arts Nationaux de Beijing / (2014)
INDIA
The Drawing Box - A5 - Onkaf Gallery - New Delhi India / (2022)