DOĞAN ÖZDEMIR

Emigrated to Toronto Canada, 2018

Biography

I completed a BFA, Fine Art & Sculpture, Eskisehir Anadolu University, Turkey; and worked as a Sculpture Assistant & Exhibition Assistant, U of Turkey.

My works have participated in many exhibitions including: Changzhou Institute of Technology, China; and many group shows in Turkey. My work has been invited to participate in several International Sculpture Symposiums; and the Izmir International Marble and Metal Symposium, where I produced a 10-ton marble figurative work.

Working with “Team Productions” – I have completed several competitions with various materials –
“Steel and Life Sculptures”.

Artist Statement

“Mixing speed into power in order to get rid of the stability of power alone, and giving it movement – relating to mythological symbols and figures to modern day, intertwining both timelines, and putting together past and present through sculpture is my purpose. In doing this, choosing stone and metal is my way of welcoming another powerful matter in this creation.”

My current work was nspired by the strange power of the black panther, which symbolizes the courage, the challenge, beauty and the grace that are some of great characteristic that describe us as humans. Black panthers are strong and flexible, just like us capable to adapt, persevere and conquer any obstacles in our lives.