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Cem Ozakman was born in Bodrum in 1972. In 1998, he graduated from the Faculty of Business Management at Manisa Celal Bayar University. He learned how to design jewelry from his master H. Haluk Anat. He continued making jewelry and received certificates for Jewelry Designer from Bodrum Underwater Archaeology Museum (2003) and the Province Culture and Tourism Directorate in Muğla (2004). Ozakman has been inspired by different cultures from East and West. He uses those inspirations in his designs in combination with ethnic motives and modern lines. He has had several solo exhibitions and participated in group exhibitions. He was awarded “Work of Art Quality” by Izmir Province Culture and Tourism Directorate and by Izmir Art and Statue Museum, Work of Art Designation Commission. In 2008, Ozakman received a certificate of mastery from Bodrum Tradesman and Craftsman Association. Currently, he lives and works in Bodrum.
Exhibitions:
2005, exhibition at the historical Ottoman Shipyard, Bodrum
2005, “trade in the Antique Era”, the Museum Bergbau (Bochum), group exhibition (with Director Unsal Yalcin)
2007, exhibition at the historical Ottoman Shipyard, Bodrum
2008, exhibition at the Haluk Elbe art Gallery
2010, exhibition at the Haluk Elbe art Gallery
Awards:
1995, “Award for Design and Creativity”, the Turkish Ministry of Culture and Tourism
1996, TURSAB Special Award for Creativity
1997, “Award for Design and Creativity”, the Turkish Ministry of Culture and Tourism
1997, Certificate of Honor, the Turkish Ministry of Culture and Tourism
1997, Paşabahçe Special Award
2001, Certificate of Honor, the Turkish Ministry of Culture and Tourism
2003, Achievement Certificate, the Turkish Ministry of Culture and Tourism
2006, Certificate of Thanks, the Turkish Ministry of Culture and Tourism
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