Can Maden
About
I completed my undergraduate and master's education in 1997 at Mimar Sinan University Faculty of Fine Arts. Throughout this educational journey, I had the opportunity to explore various fields of art and develop myself in various artistic mediums. I gained experience in a wide range of areas, from installation art to assemblage, from digital photography to drawing, and canvas works.
The central focus of my work is to address the psychological processes between subjective and collective experiences from a feminine perspective. Shaping my art from this perspective, I aimed to reflect the richness and complexity of the human inner world. I believed that art could provide a deep understanding of the human psyche, and I tried to reflect this understanding in my works.
Nature plays an important role in artistic expression. The beauty and complex structure of nature carry a metaphorical meaning that overlaps with my emotional experiences in the inner world. Therefore, I often incorporated nature into my works. By combining my inner landscapes with external landscapes, I tried to open the doors to both concrete and abstract realms of thought for the viewers.
In 07.2000, Attended courses on Natural Objects Sculpture and Digital Animation at Savannah College of Art and Design.
From 1992 to 1994, Pursued an MA in Museology at Yıldız Technical University, with a thesis titled "The Contribution of Contemporary Art Biennials to the Contemporary Art Scene in the Context of the Venice Biennale."
From 1985 to 1987, Completed an MFA in the Painting Department at Mimar Sinan University.
From 1980 to 1985, Obtained a bachelor's degree in the Painting Department at MSU (Mimar Sinan University).
In 1980, Graduated from Kadıköy Anatolian High School.
I have also held various positions in the field of art and education, including:
- Head of the Art Department at Şişli Terakki Schools.
- Instructor at Koç University and Yeditepe University.
- Teaching art and art history at the American Robert College.
- Director of the Education and Projects Department at Istanbul Modern.
