Beril Anilanmert - Bio

DEGREES HELD

• MA, 1968, State Academy of Fine Arts, Istanbul (MSU)
• Ph.D, 1974, State Academy of Fine Arts, Istanbul (MSU)

As a contemporary ceramic artist, Beril Anilanmert is known for restructuring forms and redefining them for a new expression while utilizing multiple techniques.  These expressions present themselves in sculptural large scale work as well as 2 dimensional ceramic paintings.

Her distinct works were displayed in 16 solo exhibitions as well as national and international exhibitions, symposiums, workshops.  Her ceramic sculptures were exhibited in France, Italy, Canada, Hungary, Germany, Yugoslavia, Australia, Spain, Egypt, U.S.A., Tunisia, Korea, China, Macedonia and in Japan.   Her works are in permanent collections of museums in USA, Japan, Italy, Holland, Czech Republic, Egypt, Macedonia, Tunisia, Turkey and in private collections.

As an internationally recognized ceramic artist, she has been invited as a jury to various national and international organizations.   

MEMBERSHIPS

• International Academy of Ceramics (IAC) - Geneva, Switzerland
• Turkish Ceramic Association (TSD) - Board Member
• National Committee of Arts Turkey (AIAP-UNESCO) - Founding member

ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES

1994-2006     - Ceramics Department Chair, Mimar Sinan University

1999-2003     - Vice Rector at University of Mimar Sinan University

1985-1987     - Vice President of Institute for Social Sciences

1982-1984     - Assistant Dean for Fine Arts Faculty, Mimar Sinan University.