Zerrin Atakan

Artist Biography / Artist Statement:

Zerrin is a Turkish-born, London-based artist who transitioned from a career in psychiatry to pursue art full time three years ago. Long captivated by surrealism, she began her creative journey with airbrush techniques before moving into oils and digital painting. Her work tells stories that delve into the striking contrast between humanity’s potential for beauty and its capacity for destruction.

Guided by a deep concern for political, environmental, and women’s issues, Zerrin’s art aims to provoke thought, stir emotion, and occasionally evoke discomfort. Her unique style blends realism with a naïve aesthetic, celebrating color and light while maintaining a strong narrative presence. Whether precisely rendered or intuitively crafted, each piece reflects her enduring belief in art as a catalyst for reflection and change.

List of Previous Exhibitions:

2025

  • GazaGazaGaza Group Exhibition, Studio 1.1, London, July 2025

  • Split 3 Group Exhibition, Candid Arts Trust, London, June 2025

  • ArtExpo New York – Virtual Exhibition, Artboxy, 2025

  • Casa del Arte Gallery, Palma, Spain – Virtual Exhibition, Artboxy, 2025

  • Nicoleta Gallery, Berlin, Germany – Virtual Exhibition, Artboxy, 2025

  • Thomson Gallery, Zug, Switzerland – Virtual Exhibition, Artboxy, 2025

  • Dulwich Bell House Group Exhibition, London, March 2025

  • Dulwich Artists' Open House, London, May 2025

2024

  • The Holy Art Gallery, London, 2024

  • Dulwich Artists' Open House, London, 2024

  • Women United Art Magazine, Spring 2024 – Featured in the “20 Women Artists in Spotlight”

2021

  • London Biennale, London, UK