BIOGRAPHY
Ece Afacan is a Turkish ceramic and glass artist born in Ankara in 1985. Her artistic journey began in childhood with a passion for clay, drawing and exploring different materials. Working primarily with red clay, white clay and glass, she creates distinctive contemporary sculptures that reflect her personal philosophy, imagination and unique perspective on life. Her artistic language combines material exploration, expressive forms and a sense of mystery. Through her original approach to ceramic and glass, she creates works that invite viewers to discover deeper meanings and interpretations. Her artistic practice has gained international recognition, with her works presented at prominent art events and contemporary art platforms in Europe and the United States.
CV
Education:
Hacettepe University Fine Arts Faculty, Ceramic and glass, Ankara, Turkiye, 2004-2008
Main Awards:
International Prize Andrea Mantegna 2017
International Prize Leonardo Da Vinci 2018
International Prize of Nations Tribute to Tiziano 2018
International Prize Raffello 2018
International Prize Giulio Cesare 2018
The best modern and contemporary artists 2018
Exhibitions:
Atatürk Cultural Center Group exhibitions, Ankara, Turkiye, 1998-2000
Başkent University second class group exhibition, Ankara, Turkiye, 2006
Nurol Art Gallery ceramic department student exhibition, Ankara, Turkiye, 2007
Hacettepe University Faculty of fine arts graduate exhibition, Ankara, Turkiye, 2008
Glass Furnace group exhibition, İstanbul, Turkiye, 2012
Glass Furnace group exhibition, İstanbul, Turkiye, 2013
Ankara Kuğulu Ziraat Bank Art Gallery (Solo exhibition), Ankara, Turkiye 2016
Glass Furnace group exhibition, İstanbul, Turkiye, 2016
Venice Biennial of Nations, Venice, Italy, 2018
Segnaliti fifty best artists in Rome, Rome, Italy, 2018
Minnesota State Fair group exhibition, Minnesota, Usa, 2019
Carrousel du Louvre – Art Shopping, Paris, France, 2022
European Museum of Modern Art, MEAM, Barcelona, Spain, 2022
Ankara Kuğulu Ziraat Bank Art Gallery (Solo Exhibition), Ankara, Turkiye, 2023
‘Interconnecting Lines’ at One Art Space Tribeca, New York, Usa, 2023
‘Interconnecting Lines’ at One Art Space Tribeca, New York, Usa, 2024
Art San Diego, San Diego, Usa, 2024
ArtExpo New York, New York, Usa, 2025
‘After Illusion’ Artists Group Exhibition at Galeria Azur, New York, 2025
ArtExpo New York, New York, Usa, 2026
Chicago Art Fair, Chicago, Usa, 2026
Collections
Hacettepe Art Museum (Graduation), Ankara, Turkiye, 2008
Ziraat Bank Special Collection, Ankara, Turkiye, 2016
Ziraat Bank Special Collection, Ankara, Turkiye, 2023
STATEMENT
For Ece Afacan, conveying mysterious messages in her works is a high level of artistic intelligence. These mysterious messages are her life philosophy. Ece Afacan says that everything unfolds slowly and through mysterious messages, creating excitement; being intelligent means sensing and awareness this. Coincidences are the universe’s conversation. Following the mystery is the most magnificent aspect of happy art. Our soul is such an energy that these feelings have already become a treasure trove of jewels in our hearts.
