Exhibition No. 3

Derya Kolcu, attended several silk fabric and porcelain painting programs at well-known and influential Turkish hand-craft and art institutions. She has participated in a series of exhibitions in Türkiye and Canada since 1993.

Her work is inspired by traditional Turkish motifs and Iznik designs originating in Anatolia from the 15th to 17th century. She paints on hand-woven silk from the Birgi/Odemis region of Türkiye which was recently awarded and listed by the UNESCO affiliate – World Heritage Committee as natural and cultural assets.

In June 2023, she had the honour of participating in the “Past to Future” 100th Year Anniversary Exhibition held in the thousand year old Dervish Agha Medrese in Birgi. Her work has been displayed at several exhibitions at distinctive Ontario art galleries in recent years.

 Ms.Kolcu is currently a director and the assistant treasurer for the Women’s Arts Association of Hamilton.