Art Fundraiser with Turkish painter "Betceli"

at Del Mar Terrace Studio

Hülya Saygin & San Diego artist Maura Harvey will host an exhibit of renowned Istanbul painter Haluk Mutlu, known as Betçeli, on Saturday, June 16, 2007, from 2 to 6 p m.

The theme of the show is:
“Mitos: Creation Myths of the World and Mankind.”

A portion of the sale of works by both Mutlu and Harvey will be donated to ATASC-SD.

This Turkish Delight will be held in Harvey's studio in Del Mar Terrace, 12808 Via Latina, Del Mar 92014.
RSVP to Maura Harvey (858-509-2130) or Hülya Saygin (858-350-8081) or
email maura@mauraharvey.com for details.

Following linked press release is also submitted to all the area local newspapers
including the San Diego Union Tribune

Istanbul Meets San Diego
 

Haluk N. Mutlu

Born 1954 in Istanbul.  Graduate of Sisli Terakki High School and State Fine Arts Academy of Istanbul, with a major in Industrial Design.  Studied in the US for masters degree in Rhode Island School of design.  Returned to Turkey in 1979.  Founded Architectural Studio with fellow architects, joined Northern Telecom Research and Development Team in 1981.  In the mean time attended several Business Administration courses in University of Istanbul.  From 1986 until 1990 worked in advertisement and marketing sectors as product manager and director.  From 1991 until present took part as a share holder in a tour operator Tourag Tours Inc. and Promet Architectural and Industrial Design Ltd. companies.  From 1992 to 1997, worked as an anchorman for Deutsche Welle German Radio and also works as professional tour leader and guide in Turkey as well as abroad.  In 1996 opened first personal painting exhibition in Amasya, Turkey and several others followed afterwards including an exhibition in 1998 in Shepparton in Australia.  Since 2001 Lecturer in Archeology and Fine Arts at the Dogus University in Istanbul.  Married with 3 boys.

Maura Harvey

Maura Harvey produces individual pieces and collaborates with graphic artists from around the world.  She has studied painting and collage in Aix-en-Provence and San Diego and has exhibited in local venues including the Encinitas Civic Center Gallery, UCSD Geisel Library, the Japanese Pavilion in Balboa Park, and the Torrey Pines Association Art Show, and the Next Door Gallery in San Diego.  Her poetry in both Spanish and English has appeared widely.  In 1993 the bilingual collection, Poemas, was published in Venezuela.  She has served on the editorial board of California State Poetry Society since 1999 and has been a frequent editor of the California Quarterly.  Ms.Harvey was on the Encinitas City Council and was Mayor of Encinitas in 1993.

Because of our geography and history, in California we have a unique position as multi-cultural leaders on the world art scene.  Maura Harvey has shown a lifelong commitment to the healing, unifying power of the arts.
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