Artist: Zeki Findikoglu

Title: Shephard

Date: 1980

Medium: Silkscreen

Dimensions: 93.22 x 69.22 cm (36.7 x 27.25 in)

Edition No.: 16/65

Condition Report: The piece is in very good condition.

Description: Shephard by Zeki Findikoglu presents a tranquil, surreal scene in which a lone figure stands amid a vast field of tulips under a star-filled sky. The contrasting elements of the rich blue night sky peppered with countless stars and the vibrant field of pink and teal tulips create a striking visual effect. The central figure, rendered in minimalistic black and white, draws the viewer’s focus, emphasizing a sense of solitude and introspection within the expansive setting. This piece reflects Findikoglu’s ability to evoke emotion through contrast and simplicity, blending dreamlike imagery with bold colors.

Signature: Titled and dated in pencil in the lower left corner, numbered in the center, and signed in the lower right.

About the Artist: Zeki Findikoglu, originally from Boyalica in Iznik, Turkey, developed a deep understanding of Turkish regional culture and early Anatolian civilizations through his extensive travels. After earning his M.F.A. in painting and printmaking from the Fine Arts Academy of Istanbul in 1970, he moved to the United States, where he continued his studies at George Washington University. An internationally exhibited artist, Findikoglu has served as a professor and department chair, and he now splits his time between studios in Istanbul and Alexandria, Virginia.