About
Alper Çekinmez (b. 2001) is an interdisciplinary artist. His recent works have gained attention for their humorous yet thought-provoking nature, blurring the lines between functionality and artistry. Çekinmez's artistic journey is influenced by the conflict between his upbringing, where the ethos of creating one's versions of products or machines to foster independence deeply resonated with him. And his sensitivity towards destruction, injustice and disturbance caused by the ever growing techno capitalist system. This mindset, rooted in an inner conflict, continues to shape his artistic endeavours, providing a unique perspective that reflects self-expression.
Education
Royal Academy of Art (KABK) Bachelor Fine Arts, The Hague, Netherlands
Royal Academy of Art (KABK) Bachelor Interactive/Media/Design, The Hague, Netherlands
Kadıköy Anatolian High School, Istanbul, Turkey
Parkview Education Center, Bridgewater, Novascotia, Canada
Exhibitions
European Turkish Contemporary Artists group exhibition at NDSM Fuse Amsterdam.
Grakunst, Grazuone Festival, The Hague: Floating Aerotrim Derealization Vehicle
Curated: Tech-art exhibition part of The Hague Tech Techfest
Turbine Delft, Cluster Festival: Performance with Gyroscope
Motel Mozaique, Henry Flower: Commission for musical performance.
Research Lab Soundscape: Spring Festival, group performance.
Instrument Inventors Institution, Circle Methods, group exhibition with Gin Kimpark and dj sniff
Painting Exhibition: collective canvas of The Hague, Gallery Westend. In collaboration with Tjebbe Boersma
Somersault: Fine Arts pre graduation show, group exhibition with solo works and one work in collaboration with Hauni Na
Research Lab Soundscape: Madame Citron, group performance. In collaboration with Thomas Wenas, Tim Dekker and Isa Zichterman
Tussen Alles Wat Is: Musical performance related to neurodiversity, In collaboration with Akiko Mik, Eline Minjon and Dominika Badyla
Research Lab Soundscape: Madame Poire, group performance.
One Nest Stand: Peas and Carrots, group exhibition in collaboration with Matei Dragomir
Bauhaus Laugh House: A project of KABK students guided by Gert Dumbar and Brecht Hoffmann
Among Amare, Group Exhibition Interactive/Media/Design
Haagsche Schouw & KABK, Global Local: Security & Digital by Alper Çekinmez and Lucile P. Soliman, Supervised by Adam Centko, in collaboration with Hans Leijtens (commander of Dutch border guards) and Ronald Prins (founder of Fox-IT)