Coplu, Inevitable Dreamers, 2008
Acrylic on canvas
79 x 92 cm (visible), 95 x 112 x 4 cm (framed)
Condition: Very good
Certificate of Authenticity available
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Coplu (Turkish, b. 1958) is a contemporary artist celebrated for his colourful, whimsical style that blends humour with themes of love, peace, and human connection. Born in Uşak, Turkey, he began as a cartoonist during his university years, using satire to comment on political and social issues of the time. His first solo exhibition was held in Istanbul in 1984, and by 1989 he gained international recognition, exhibiting widely across Europe, North America, and Asia. Now based between Vancouver, Canada and Antalya, Turkey, Coplu has developed a distinctive visual language of playful, sentimental figures that convey optimism and universal emotions, earning him a broad international following.
This is one of the first pieces of art that my husband and I bought when we got our first home. Its vibrancy and the artist’s message of love and family appealed to us. It took pride of place at our entry way then, mounted on a matching silk frame to enhance its size and warm feeling. Now years on, our taste in art has shifted to abstract works and our home space is limited. Hence we are editing our collection and hope to find a good home for this work, where it will be seen and appreciated for more years to come.
Acquired from Ode to Art Gallery in 2008.
(Photographed in November 2025)