Serhat Yıldırım

My inclination towards the art of painting began in my early school years and my talent for painting was noticed before I learned to write. Throughout my educational life, I received guidance and support from my teachers to educate and develop myself in this subject. I received not only encouragement from my teachers on this subject but also a very good education. Although I made progress as a result of this education, I walked on a path outside of art but always at the edge of art. Although I had created various works during these periods, I had always postponed sharing and being visible within the art world. However, since the artistic passion inside me no longer allowed me to remain invisible, I developed a desire to open myself to this arena. I hope to be able to contribute to the world with my art.

I completed my undergraduate education in Business Administration and Philosophy at Anadolu University, and my graduate education in Turkish Language and Literature at Anadolu University - and in Political Science at Ankara University in the Department of Global and Regional Studies. From time to time I make paintings for some competitions, and from time to time I also make portraits and commissioned paintings for people I can't refuse. My painting that I made to participate in the Naval Forces Command Naval Museum "15th Traditional Painting Competition" was deemed worthy of exhibition and won a prize. I make paintings according to the conditions and themes of some competitions. This also means working on commissioned subjects. I don't only paint freely, but also paint according to requests. Although I generally don't favor portrait work, I do portrait work in some cases (because those who commission portraits usually want them for a special day, so they need to be completed by a certain date). I accept requests from those who commission paintings, provided there is no time constraint.

Naval Forces Command Naval Museum "15th Traditional painting competition" the painting I made to participate was deemed worthy of exhibition and placed in the rankings. I have works that participated in Ministry of Culture competitions. If there is no specific deadline to meet, I also do portrait or commissioned painting work.