Oktay Anilanmert - Bio

Professor of Art

Founder of Basic Design Department

Faculty of Fine Arts

Mimar Sinan Fine Arts University - MSU

DEGREES HELD

• MA, 1977, State Academy of Fine Arts, Istanbul (MSU)
• Ph.D, 1981, State Academy of Fine Arts, Istanbul (MSU)
  

The versatile artist, Oktay Anilanmert's works can be seen in various art forms.  His creativity is reflected in paintings, large scale installations, multi media (fresco, metal, ceramic,mozaic) as well as performing arts.

His expression in his paintings are figurative and abstract.  The messages within the content is ironical and contains critical approach to everyday events.

As an academic, he has studies on creativity and expression in Art.

He has directed, authored and performed number of scripts for pantomime theatre.

The artists had 14 solo shows. He has taken part in workshops ans his works have been exhibited in USA, Germany, Sweden, France, Belgium, China, Greece and in Turkey. His multi-media installations and commisioned works can be seen in public and private buildings.

MEMBERSHIPS

• National Committee of Arts Turkey (AIAP-UNESCO) - Member

ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES

1996-2003 - Basic Design Department Chair

1996 - Founded Basic Design Department of Mimar Sinan University