Rasim Aksan explores the depths of human relationships, space, and visual perception through a figurative and hyper-realistic approach. By blending classical references with contemporary themes, Aksan confronts the viewer with a layered visual world where the past and present intertwine. He invites the audience to move beyond being passive observers, encouraging them to uncover the hidden layers of his works. Aksan’s extensive photo archive and deep interest in visual culture serve as significant sources of inspiration in his creative process. Combining acrylic, calligraphy ink, and marbling paint with airbrush techniques, he produces highly sophisticated and detailed compositions, regardless of their scale. Like dreams that shift with each telling, Aksan’s works take the viewer on a journey through the artist’s mental and emotional landscape.
Born in Osmancık in 1984, Rasim Aksan completed his BA in Art Education at İnönü University in 2007 and later earned his MA at Yeditepe University, Faculty of Plastic Arts in 2010. His works have been exhibited in prominent galleries and institutions such as 12.12.12., Galerist (2016); Still Life with a Curtain, Galerist & Galeri Nev (2018); In Pursuit of the Present, İstanbul Modern (2018); and Neo, Galerist (2020). Known for his attention to detail and technical mastery, Aksan holds a unique and distinguished position in the contemporary Turkish art scene with his works that emphasize visual complexity and depth, often created within confined spaces.
Aksan lives and works in Istanbul.