Biography
Biography
ERDEM K.KÖROĞLU ( aka ERDEM KÜÇÜKKÖROĞLU )
Born in 1979, Istanbul, Türkiye
Graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics from Istanbul University
Studied art at Mehmet Güleryüz Studio in Istanbul
Member of ‘Association Internationale des Arts Plastiques’ (AIAP)
Founder of Konstruktiv.ist (Geometric Abstract + Non-Objective Art Project Space in Istanbul)
Member of The Drawing Collective and Art Research Center / A.R.C.Group in USA
Lives and works in Istanbul
ART STATEMENT
His art is based on the idea of impossible geometry and continuous lines, dependent on mathematical calculations like the Golden Ratio. The geometric forms in his artwork emphasize balance, rhythm, and positive-negative space.
EXHIBITIONS
FRANCE
Salon des Réalités Nouvelles Paris / (2019 - 2018 - 2017 - 2016 - 2015 - 2014 - 2013)
Au-delà #199 - Galerie Abstract Project Paris / (2025)
Curating/Creating #166 - Galerie Abstract Project Paris / (2023)
Confluence of Lines / The Drawing Collective #164 - Galerie Abstract Project Paris / (2023)
Splitting the Square #159 - Galerie Abstract Project Paris / (2023)
Network 1.3 #132 - Galerie Abstract Project Paris / (2021)
Network 1.2 #128 - Galerie Abstract Project Paris / (2021)
Network 1.1 #116 - Galerie Abstract Project Paris / (2021)
Art et Mathématiques - INSPE Normandie in Rouen / (2022)
Art et Mathématiques - 4e Festival [en]quête de Sciences - Université de Caen / (2020)
Boeckercontemporary - Black Box (1) Faux Mouvement Centre d'art Contemporain - Metz / (2018)
The Drawing Collective - Galerie Olivier Nouvellet Paris / (2017)
The Drawing Collective - Galerie Abstract Project Paris / (2016)
Collection Privée / Private Collection - le Hang'Art Grenoble / (2015)
Mail Art - le Hang'Art Grenoble / (2014)
Inventaire - Art Contemporain International - le Hang'Art Grenoble / (2012)
GERMANY
6. International André Evard-Art Award - Kunsthalle Messmer / (2021)
5. International André Evard-Art Award - Kunsthalle Messmer / (2018)
Mail Art Project - Dr. Julius Art Projects - Berlin / (2025)
The Drawing Collective 'Be Absolutely Concrete' - Hase29 - Osnabrück / (2019)
Boeckercontemporary - Black Box (2) Saarländisches Künstlerhaus - Saarbrücken / (2018)
Internationale Kunstausstellung - M.A.N.I.A.C. 3 - Rathaus Hamburg / (2012)
HUNGARY
On the Limits of Perception - OSAS, Vasarely Museum Budapest / (2025)
A.R.C. 55th Anniversary: Then, Now, Next - K28 Gallery Budapest / (2025)
USA
The Drawing Collective 'Drawing Now' - Institute of Contemporary Art - Maine College of Art (MECA) - Maine / (2019)
Biennial: 'Origins in Geometry' - The Museum of Geometric and MADI Art - Dallas / (2019)
International Art Exhibition - M.A.N.I.A.C. 6 - The Urban Hive, Sacramento Ca / (2018)
International Art Exhibition - M.A.N.I.A.C. 5 - Ely Centre of Contemporary Art - New Haven Connecticut / (2017)
DENMARK
Forårsudstillingen - The Spring Exhibition 2013 - Kunsthal Charlottenborg Copenhagen / (2013)
TÜRKİYE
Konstruktiv.ist www.konstruktiv.ist - Art Project Space in Istanbul / (2024 - 2023 - 2022 - 2021 - 2020)
Arada Bir-Bir Arada 4 - Beşiktaş Çağdaş - Ortaköy Sanat Galerisi, Istanbul (2024)
Arada Bir-Bir Arada 3 - Beşiktaş Çağdaş - Ortaköy Sanat Galerisi, Istanbul (2016)
Arada Bir-Bir Arada 2 - Beşiktaş Çağdaş - Ortaköy Sanat Galerisi, Istanbul (2014)
UPSD Young Artists Exhibition 5 - Beşiktaş Çağdaş - MKM, Istanbul / (2011)
Equilibrium - The Empire Project Art Gallery - Istanbul / (2011)
Contemporary Turkish Art - Pera Museum - Istanbul / (2005)
What’s missing? - Karşı Art Gallery, Istanbul / (2003)
Drawing Exhibition - UPSD Art Gallery, Istanbul / (2003)
Mehmet Güleryüz Studio Exhibition - ARTIST 2002 Art Fair Istanbul / (2002)
Mehmet Güleryüz Studio Exhibition - Passion Art Gallery Istanbul / (2001)
GREECE
“Us again/Encore nous“ - 7th Biennale of Non- Objective Art - Potential Project - Athens / (2023)
BULGARIA
Horizonta23: national forum for geometric abstraction - Sofia / (2023)
Geometric art from non-sofia's collection - Sofia / (2022)
Orthogonal 16 - Sofia Red House Centre for Culture and Debate Sofia / (2017)
Orthogonal 16 - Contemporary Space, Varna / (2017)
CZECH REPUBLIC
9. International Biennial of Drawing - Pilsen / (2014)
7. International Biennial of Drawing - Pilsen / (2010)
5. International Biennial of Drawing - Pilsen / (2006)
4. International Biennial of Drawing - Pilsen / (2004)
SLOVAK REPUBLIC
7. International Biennial of Drawing - 'Selected Works' - Bratislava / (2011)
LITHUANIA
PASIKALBEJIMAI / 3. International Graphic Exhibition - Culture and Leisure Center - Prienu / (2024)
POLAND
Together In Radom / Razem W Radomıu - Uniwersytet Radomski / (2025)
Covimetry #1 - Galeria BWA - Ostrowiec Świętokrzyski / (2020)
Concrete / Discourse / Complexity - XS Gallery Kielce / (2018)
5. International Drawing Competition Wroclaw - Museum of Architecture Wroclaw / (2012)
NETHERLANDS
Infinity Series - Portiersloge - Groningen / (2023)
The Drawing Box - A5 - Wilma Vissers Studio - Groningen / (2021)
Geen Titel / No Title - Ruimte P60 Assen / (2017)
Miniscules - International Art Exhibition - Galerie Badweg-3 Bolsward / (2016)
Internationale Kunst Tentoonstelling - M.A.N.I.A.C. 4 - Temporary Art Space (T.A.S.) Groningen / (2013)
ITALY
ArtProtagonist - Villa Contarini - Piazzola sul Brenta Padova / (2015)
SWITZERLAND
30/30 Image Archive Project (IAP) 4 - ABContemporary Zurich / (2014)
SLOVENIA
7. International Fine Arts Festival ZDSLU - Kranj / (2018)
REPUBLIC OF NORTH MACEDONIA
Osten - Gallery of Drawings - Skopje, Republic of North Macedonia / (2009)
AUSTRALIA
The Drawing Collective 'Fenestration' - Draw Space - Sydney / (2025)
01 Biennale of Reductive and Non-Objective Art 'Coterie to Coterie' - Sydney / (2019)
RNOP 'The Road Paintings' - Five Walls - Melbourne / (2019)
The Drawing Collective - ArticulateUpstairs, Sydney / (2017)
30/30 Image Archive Project (IAP) 7 - SNO 108 - Sydney / (2014)
JAPAN
ArtTurkey Japan 2016 - Machida City Museum of Graphic Arts - Tokyo / (2016)
CHINA
Salon des Réalités Nouvelles 'Hors les murs à Beijing' - Galerie de Beaux Arts Nationaux de Beijing / (2014)
INDIA
The Drawing Box - A5 - Onkaf Gallery - New Delhi India / (2022)