Derya Akay

Derya Akay (b. 1988) grew up in Istanbul, Adana (Turkey) and New York. He relocated to Vancouver in 2005, and obtained his BFA from Emily Carr University in 2010. He continues to live and work in Vancouver. Derya's recent solo exhibitions includeBreakfast, Lunch, Dinner & Supper, Centre A (Vancouver, 2014); Painting with Light, Gallery 295 (Vancouver, 2014);anewground, The Apartment (Vancouver, 2013); and Wall blobs, Terasaki gallery (Kofu-shi, Yamanashi, Japan, 2013). His recent group exhibitions include Geometry of Knowing Part I, SFU Galleries (Burnaby, 2015); CASV Emerging Artist Prize Exhibition, Access Gallery, (Vancouver, 2014); Proof 20, Gallery 44 (Toronto, 2013). He is represented by The Apartment, Vancouver.