Born in 1967, Doğan Doğan studied at the Städelschule as a student of Hermann Nitsch, Hans Haacke and Simon Starling. His artistic approach questions traditional techniques; he uses oil paint in a way that resembles the fluidity of watercolor. This method emphasizes the layered structure of his works, while at the same time making transparency an integral part of the composition. Doğan's paintings explore contrasts. Despite their dynamic and chaotic appearance, they harbor a conscious balance and control. Influenced by Impressionism and Expressionism, his works immerse the viewer in shifting realities, each layer offering a deepening visual and conceptual experience. Inspired by the emotional intensity of Nitsch and the conceptual explorations of Starling and Haacke, the artist's work continues to evolve, constantly blurring the boundaries between material, technique and meaning.
Born in 1967, Doğan Doğan studied at the Städelschule as a student of Hermann Nitsch, Hans Haacke and Simon Starling. His artistic approach challenges traditional techniques, using oil paint in a manner that evokes the fluidity of watercolor. This method highlights the layered structure of his works while making transparency an integral element of the composition.
Doğan's paintings explore contrasts. Despite their dynamic and chaotic appearance, they harbor a conscious balance and control. Influenced by Impressionism and Expressionism, his works draw the viewer into shifting realities, with each layer offering an ever-deepening visual and conceptual experience. Inspired by the emotional intensity of Nitsch and the conceptual investigations of Starling and Haacke, the artist’s practice continues to evolve, constantly blurring the boundaries between material, technique, and meaning.
