Asst. Prof. Ahmet Özel, a faculty member of Istanbul Gelisim University (IGU), Faculty of Fine Arts, Department, of Graphic Design attended the "Arnica Art Land" Art Workshop. Organized for the first time this year and curated by Denizhan Özer, "Arnica Art Land" hosted 34 artists. “Arnica Art Land” brought together valuable artists in Mersin's Borcak Plateau. The artists, who met under the curatorship of Denizhan Özer, started to produce works that refer to the unifying power of art and nature while reflecting their original styles on canvas surfaces. Arnica Art Land, which is the pioneer of many events that are thought to make an impact in the following years, was held between 23-30 August 2022.

Bringing master painters and young painters together on Borcak Plateau, located at an altitude of 800 meters on an area of ​​approximately 30 decares, the "Arnica Art Land" Art Workshop offers painters a unique atmosphere for the production of works. It is known that the workshop space, which is completely inside the forest, belongs to the father of Senur Akın Biçer, Chairman of the Board of Arnica. Curator Denizhan Özer stated that they chose the venue because they thought that this space would excite the artists and motivate them to produce.

The “Arnica Art Land” Art Workshop, where all the needs of the artists are met by Arnica, is planned to be repeated every year in July and August. Curator Denizhan Özer stated that the workshop, which hosted 34 artists this year, is planned to host 100-120 artists next year. The works produced in the "Arnica Art Land" Art Workshop, which was initiated as a sustainable project that will continue for years, will be exhibited first in Mersin and then in Istanbul. Special selections selected from the collection formed over the years will be included in the museum project planned for the future. It is thought that the "Arnica Art Land" project, which is planned to be carried to the international dimension in the future, will make significant contributions to society and art in a long-term and sustainable way.

We congratulate Asst. Prof. Ahmet Özel for his participation in the workshop and wish him continued success.