Gio Gulez

Gio Gulez is a contemporary artist whose work navigates the boundaries between surrealism, social commentary, and playful abstraction. Hailing from Istanbul and now based between New York and Istanbul, Gulez's art is characterized by a vivid use of color, whimsical forms, and a distinctive sense of humor that permeates both their paintings and sculptural installations. Drawing on a diverse range of influences from Internet culture and pop art to traditional Turkish motifs, Gulez creates immersive worlds that invite viewers to reconsider the conventions of identity, materiality, and the everyday.

Their practice is deeply collaborative and multidisciplinary, often incorporating animation, found objects, and participatory elements. Gio Gulez's work has been exhibited internationally at venues such as the Istanbul Modern, Perrotin, and the Queens Museum in New York, and has garnered recognition for its innovation, accessibility, and the ability to provoke thought while maintaining a sense of joy and spontaneity.