ATAÇ ELALMIŞ

ATAÇ ELALMIŞ (1946), Galeri Soyut’un temsil ettiği sanatçılardan biridir. Galeri Soyut sitesinde sanatçının 126 eseri ve 18 sergisi kayıtlı (eserlerin tarih aralığı 2000–2026). Sitedeki eserlerinde en çok görülen teknikler: Tuval üzeri yağlı boya, Kağıt üzeri desen, bristol kağıt üzeri pilot kalem. Eserleri hakkında bilgi ve fiyat için galeriye danışabilirsiniz.

Ataç Elalmış was born in Istanbul in 1946. Although he graduated from Hacettepe University Faculty of Dentistry in 1968, he began engaging with art in the 1970s and soon established a unique place for himself in the painting world. Throughout an artistic career spanning over 50 years, he has held 29 solo exhibitions, and his works are included in numerous public and private collections. Elalmış continues his artistic production in his studio in Ankara.

While Ataç Elalmış's works extensively process nature and landscape elements, they are particularly known for depicting natural entities such as mountains and trees with an abstract and symbolic language. Mountains in Turkey's different geographical regions frequently appear among the themes repeated in his works. Natural elements such as Munzur Dağı and Zeytin Ağacı create a visual storytelling in his works. By reflecting the power and aesthetics of nature in his works, the artist offers viewers a profound visual experience.

Preferring to produce large-format works by using the oil on canvas technique in his paintings, Elalmış draws attention with large-scale works such as 200x180 cm. With his detailed and meticulous craftsmanship, the artist masterfully combines the simplicity and depth of nature. His works harbor complex emotional layers and abstract thoughts beneath imagery that appears simple on the surface.

Elalmış’s contributions to his art career have not been limited only to his individual achievements; he has also made significant contributions to the development of contemporary art in Turkey. In particular, his reinterpretation of landscape painting and his influence on modern art movements have made him one of the respected figures of the Turkish art community.

Throughout his career, with his works inspired by nature, Ataç Elalmış takes art lovers on both a visual and intellectual journey.