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Uğur Çakı was born in Izmir in 1974. He graduated from the Ceramic Department in the Faculty of Fine Arts at Dokuz Eylül University. During his education, Çakı participated in several group exhibitions. In 2000, he served as an assistant in the Izmir International Ceramic Symposium, in which he had a chance to observe many local and foreign artists. The new techniques he gained through this experience made positive contributions to his art. For example, through working with sculptor Cem Sağbil, he learned the technique of bronze casting. In 2001, Çakı founded his second workshop in Urla, Çeşmealtı and has made sculptures using materials such as ceramic, bronze, metal, wood, stones and iron scraps. His artwork can be seen in many collections including the Museum of Painting and Sculpture in Izmir and the Collection of International Cairo Ceramic Biennial.
Awards:
2000, Rotary Club Ceramic Competition, Filiz Sarper Special prize, Izmir
2001, Turgut Pura Painting and Sculpture Competition, Sculpture first prize, Izmir
2002, Turgut Pura Painting and Sculpture Competition, Selçuk Museum Artemis prize, Izmir
2002, International Cairo Ceramic Biennial, Jury Young Award, Izmir
2003, Turgut Pura Painting and Sculpture Competition, Metropolitan Municipality First Prize, Izmir
2003, Turgut Pura Painting and Sculpture Competition, Selçuk Museum Artemis prize, Izmir
2005, Modern Arts Fair, Art Istanbul, Sculpture Competition Jury Special prize
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