Terra Tales

METİN ERTÜRK “TERRA TALES”

ISTANBUL’74 in collaboration with CLUBHOUSE BEBEK present Metin Ertürk’s solo exhibition, Terra Tales, opening March 29th in the club grounds. The exhibition showcases recent ceramic works created by the artist in his Istanbul studio.

In Terra Tales, Ertürk ingeniously merges the ancient legacy of pottery with contemporary artistic dynamics, weaving his own distinctive narrative. Each piece carries echoes of the past, reinterpreted through a modern lens, imbuing them with unique expression and meaning.

Ertürk’s works reveal the use of traditional techniques and their enduring essence over time. This selection invites the viewer to dive into the abstract world of the artist’s personal stories on the forms, as in prehistoric times.
Clay holds a profound significance in human history, serving both functional and aesthetic purposes. Despite its durability, clay embodies fragility and delicacy, offering limitless emotional interpretation and artistic exploration. Ertürk’s skillful craftsmanship with red clay achieves a flawless appearance, emphasizing Terra Tales’ focus on the material’s latent potential and aesthetic allure.

Terra Tales promises to be a captivating journey. It will celebrate the timeless beauty and artistic versatility of clay while reshaping perceptions of this humble material.

ABOUT ARTIST

Metin Ertürk, born in 1989 in Eskişehir, has a comprehensive background in ceramics, beginning with high school and an associate degree, followed by a 2015 graduation from Uşak University’s Faculty of Fine Arts, Ceramics Department. His expertise expanded during a 2013 stint at the Michel François Porcelain workshop in England, where he delved into studio pottery. Ertürk’s artistic journey is marked by active participation in numerous national and international exhibitions, workshops, symposiums, and competitions, from which he has garnered 6 awards. His work has gained international recognition with features in publications across America, Thailand, and England. In 2016, he unveiled his first solo exhibition in Japan, followed by a significant milestone in 2019 when he completed his master’s degree at Hacettepe University, focusing on Terra Sigillata. The year 2023 saw the opening of his inaugural solo exhibition in Turkey. Based in Istanbul, Ertürk not only creates in his studio but also enriches the art community by offering clay-turning courses and continuing his proficiency in art education at Mimar Sinan Fine Arts University.