Beyond the Surface. Handan Ercengiz
A&A Interior gallery presents the exhibition "Beyond the Surface. Handan Ercengiz".
The official opening ceremony will take place on September 20th at 7.00 pm
Geometric ornament has historically been one of the first methods of artistic expression of humans, and this style of expression remains the most ancient and most basic form of human interaction with the world. Despite their apparent simplicity, the viewer can see different layers of meanings and symbols in geometric ornaments.
Just like ancient artists, the modern artist explores the surrounding world through geometric signs, and breaks them down into basic symbols. They become the progenitors of the most complex systems of knowledge — mathematics, geometry, philosophy, and music — which are themselves built upon primitive signs.
As such, it should be noted that the artist came to her artistic career through a mathematical background, which allowed her to approach creativity from a rational point of view.
Handan Ercengiz explores through signs and rhythms not only the system of the world but also the music of spheres. At the same time, her ethnic roots are apparent in the geometric ornaments in her works, and through this, we understand her art to be rooted in the national traditions of Turkish culture.
Anastasia Degtiareva
curator
“In my artistic journey, I explore existence through the lens of philosophy, following the traces of great thinkers throughout history. Their reflections on the essence of humanity, the order of the universe, and the meaning of life are not just ideas to me; they become guides that flow into my colors, shapes, and geometric forms.
In my paintings, I give voice to the colors within me, drawing inspiration from the cultural richness of the places I have traveled and the people I have encountered. Each work is both a reflection of a personal journey and a fragment of the collective consciousness.
Geometry, for me, is not only form; it is the hidden mathematics of being, the dance of order and chaos together. Colors are the vibrations emerging from the deepest layers of my soul.
Through this path, my art becomes a window to the world and at the same time a mirror turned inward. Every painting is an invitation for the viewer to question their own existence—an unspoken dialogue infused with philosophy”.
Handan Ercengiz
artist
The official opening ceremony will take place on September 20th at 7.00 pm
RSVP office@aainterior.me
The exhibition will be open from September 20, 2025 to October 22, 2025.
A&A Interior Gallery, Porto Montenegro, Tivat
Handan Ercengiz was born in 1963 in Edirne, Turkey, Handan Ercengiz possesses a rich and multidisciplinary academic background, having studied at Edirne High School, Marmara University Department of Mathematics, Boğaziçi University Computer Programming Program, and Istanbul University Department of Sociology. She co-founded Magicform, a renowned lingerie brand, where she has successfully led Public Relations and Sales & Marketing. Her leadership also extended to the Board of Directors of KAGIDER (Women Entrepreneurs Association of Turkey), where she contributed to numerous national and international projects.
Guided by a lifelong passion for art, Handan Ercengiz refined her craft through private lessons with distinguished instructors in Istanbul, Turkey and Italy. In 2018, she launched her first solo exhibition in Istanbul, marking the beginning of her professional art career. Her works have since been featured in group exhibitions in Istanbul, Venice, and Bodrum, Turkey reaching art collectors from across the globe. Today, her creations are part of esteemed private collections in various countries.
