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The Beauty of Van on Display at BAU

The Beauty of Van on Display at BAU

Paintings by renowned painter Salih Cengiz went on display at Bahçeşehir University on 5 June.

The exhibition, in which the natural beauty of the province of Van as well as the most aesthetic views of nature are reflected on canvas, opened to visitors at BAU A Foyer. At the opening of the exhibition by Van-born painter Salih Cengiz, the university's students and staff were treated to a magnificent Van breakfast feast.

Cengiz's exhibition can be visited until 8 June.
 
WHO IS SALİH CENGİZ?
 
Painter Salih Cengiz was born in Van in 1950. After completing his primary and secondary education in Van, he came to Istanbul for high school. His interest in painting began in middle school. While studying at Haydarpaşa High School, he opened his first exhibition in his hometown of Van. He completed his university education at the Department of Mathematics of the Erzurum Institute of Education. At the same time, he attended the Faculty of Fine Arts as a guest student.

Although he studied mathematics, he has worked professionally as a painter throughout his life. His works have been featured in exhibitions held in various parts of the country. Salih Cengiz achieved a world first with his 4-way paintings and created a school of his own. Salih Cengiz is married and the father of two children. He continues his painting work at his studio in Bahçelievler, Istanbul.