Cem İlhan is an Istanbul-based artist. His intuitive style is characterized by a balance of gentle washes and bold colors that capture the essence of his subjects. İlhan's art is rooted in the flow of landscapes and suburbia. He has a talent for translating fleeting moments into enduring images. His paintings are an exploration of memory and emotion, where the abstract and the concrete blend seamlessly. İlhan's work invites viewers to experience the beauty of impermanence through the medium of watercolor, offering a fresh perspective on the familiar and the everyday. The personal aspect that Cem brings to each painting develops a creative visual experience by changing and enhancing the recognizable subject.
Graduated from ITU Faculty of Architecture -1987
Masters Degree in Architectural Association, London - 1989
Masters Degree in painting in Marmara Univ. Faculty of Fine Arts - 1996
Exhibitions
“Palm Paintings”, TÜYAP Art Fair, Istanbul, 1996
“Non-Communication”, Group Exhibition, Haghia Irene, Istanbul, 1996
"Truth or Tale", 16th International 360° Love Festival, Istanbul - 2024