About

Artist Statement

“A symphony of colours”

I would like to build a painting that would last for generations. To achieve this I use the best quality materials and different techniques in their correct orders. That gives the contrast, depth and dimension as well as sophistication in colours. All coming together with the old master’s techniques of layers over layers.

Painting is the language of the soul for me, therefore the artistic voice must be rich. It is the celebration of life, love and laughter, therefore it must be eternal.

I love to achieve the symphony of colours, shapes and textures; and everything must be made to dance with perfect harmony. Forever silently communicating to the hearts of many, by the sound of colours.

Biography

Meltem graduated from Ege University, Izmir where she studied Quantitative Economics. After setting up a public relations business she moved to London in the late 1980's, where she has continued to live ever since. Meltem has attended Fine Art courses at Chelsea and Richmond Schools of Art and then she committed full time to painting at Heatherly School of Fine Art in Chelsea to do continuous studies.

She has been able to explore new avenues and develop her own painterly language. Meltem’s work is drawn from sources as diverse as the Human figure, the constantly changing landscape around her and her life experiences. On viewing Meltem’s work the viewer is drawn into the painting through layering of oils and using a variety of media to complete her finished work. Through this process the painting it’s self takes on a life of it’s own allowing the viewer to step into the painting and start a visual journey with the artist. With Meltem’s ability to use different media for different subjects, her work remains as fresh as when her work was first seen and continues to evolve constantly.
Troubadour Gallery, Earl’s Court Festival, August 2007
The Gallery, 27 Cork Street, Mayfair, September 2007
Galeriazero, Barcelona, Spain, November 2007
The Gallery, 27 Cork Street, Mayfair, February 2008
Squareone Gallery, Chelsea, June/August 2008
Room for Art, Cobham, October/January 2009
Private Exhibition, Drax Avenue, Wimbledon, September 2012
Studio9, Wimbledon, December 2012 - 2020
Wimbledon Art Studios 2018 – 2021
Battersea Affordable Art Fair July 2021
Iona House Gallery Summer Exhibition 17th July - 5th September 2021
Joy 70 x 100 cm Mixed Media

Joy 70 x 100 cm Mixed Media

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Resin Disc 007

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Resin Disc 008

Under the sea-Blue Hug 96x96cm oil on canvas

Under the sea-Blue Hug 96x96cm oil on canvas

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Journey 002

Clouds 001

Clouds 001

Under the sea-Blue Hug 96x96cm

Under the sea-Blue Hug 96x96cm

Joy 70 x 100 cm Mixed Media Detail

Joy 70 x 100 cm Mixed Media Detail

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Resin Disc 006

Under the Sea 76 x 101 cm Oil on Canvas

Under the Sea 76 x 101 cm Oil on Canvas

Loverboy 70 x 100 cm Mixed Media hung

Loverboy 70 x 100 cm Mixed Media hung

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Resin Disc 005

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Journey 004

Under the Sea 76 x 101 cm

Under the Sea 76 x 101 cm

Loverboy 70 x 100 cm Mixed Media Detail

Loverboy 70 x 100 cm Mixed Media Detail

001 Kindness is Gold 90 x 180 cm Oil on Canvas

001 Kindness is Gold 90 x 180 cm Oil on Canvas

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Journey 003

Journey 003

Under the Sea-Lights 76x101cm Oil on canvas

Under the Sea-Lights 76x101cm Oil on canvas

Dreams 70 x 100 cm Mixed Media

Dreams 70 x 100 cm Mixed Media

002 Kindness is Gold 90 x 180 cm Oil on Canvas Room

002 Kindness is Gold 90 x 180 cm Oil on Canvas Room

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Resin Clock

Resin Clock

Under the Sea-Lights 76x101cm

Under the Sea-Lights 76x101cm

Dreams 70 x 100 cm Mixed Media Room

Dreams 70 x 100 cm Mixed Media Room

003 Hope 42 x 52 cm framed Oil on canvas

003 Hope 42 x 52 cm framed Oil on canvas

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Resin Disc 003

Love of Sea 100x86 cm Oil on canvas

Love of Sea 100x86 cm Oil on canvas

Dreams 70 x 100 cm Mixed Media Detail

Dreams 70 x 100 cm Mixed Media Detail

004 42 x 52 cm framed Oil on canvas Room

004 42 x 52 cm framed Oil on canvas Room

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Love of the Sea

Love of the Sea

Hopes & Dreams 76x101cm Mixed Media Room 1

Hopes & Dreams 76x101cm Mixed Media Room 1

005 The Begining 70 x 100 cm OIl on Canvas

005 The Begining 70 x 100 cm OIl on Canvas

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Under the Sea with Turquoise 76 x 101 cm Oil on Canvas

Under the Sea with Turquoise 76 x 101 cm Oil on Canvas

Hopes & Dreams 76x101cm Mixed Media Room 2

Hopes & Dreams 76x101cm Mixed Media Room 2

006 When the Autumn Falls 30 x 30 cm Oil on Canvas

006 When the Autumn Falls 30 x 30 cm Oil on Canvas

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Magical Circles 008

Under the Sea with Turquoise 76 x 101 cm

Under the Sea with Turquoise 76 x 101 cm

Maybe 76 x 101 cm Mixed Media detail

Maybe 76 x 101 cm Mixed Media detail

007 When the Autumn Falls 30 x 30 cm Oil on Canvas Room

007 When the Autumn Falls 30 x 30 cm Oil on Canvas Room

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Disc Room 001

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Magical Circles 001

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Under the Sea-Under Blue 61x91 Oil on canvas

Under the Sea-Under Blue 61x91 Oil on canvas

Maybe 76 x 101 cm Mixed Media room

Maybe 76 x 101 cm Mixed Media room

008 Compassion 80 x 160 cm Oil on Canvas

008 Compassion 80 x 160 cm Oil on Canvas

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Disc Room 002

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Magical Circles 010

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Magical Circles 007

Beautiful Thoughts 100 x 100 cm Mixed Media Detail

Beautiful Thoughts 100 x 100 cm Mixed Media Detail

009 Compassion 80 x 160 cm Oil on Canvas Room

009 Compassion 80 x 160 cm Oil on Canvas Room

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Disc Room

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Magic Circles 009

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Flowers 004

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Beautiful Thoughts 100 x 100 cm Mixed Media Room

Beautiful Thoughts 100 x 100 cm Mixed Media Room

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Wishing upon a Star 80 x 160 cm Mixed Media Detail

Wishing upon a Star 80 x 160 cm Mixed Media Detail

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011 Work in Progress

Sunset - mixed media collage recycled textile on cotton canva 41 x 51 cm - Meltem Quinlan

Sunset - mixed media collage recycled textile on cotton canva 41 x 51 cm - Meltem Quinlan

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Trees 003

Wishing upon a Star 80 x 160 cm Mixed Media Room

Wishing upon a Star 80 x 160 cm Mixed Media Room

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Under the Sea-Under Blue 61x91

Under the Sea-Under Blue 61x91

Ideas 76 x 101 cm Oil on Canvas

Ideas 76 x 101 cm Oil on Canvas

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Sea Garden 70 x 100 Oil on Canvas

Sea Garden 70 x 100 Oil on Canvas

Sea Garden 70 x 100

Sea Garden 70 x 100

Into the Blue 76 x 101 Oil on Canvas

Into the Blue 76 x 101 Oil on Canvas

Into the Blue 76 x 101

Into the Blue 76 x 101

Peaceful 55 x 55 cm framed Oil on Canvas

Peaceful 55 x 55 cm framed Oil on Canvas

Peaceful 55 x 55 cm framed

Peaceful 55 x 55 cm framed

Misty Blue 61 x 91 cm Oil on Canvas

Misty Blue 61 x 91 cm Oil on Canvas

Misty Blue 61 x 91 cm Oil on Canvas Room

Misty Blue 61 x 91 cm Oil on Canvas Room

Ideas 76 x 101 cm Oil on Canvas Room

Ideas 76 x 101 cm Oil on Canvas Room

Bubbly in my Head 70 x 100 cm Mixed Media

Bubbly in my Head 70 x 100 cm Mixed Media

Long Lasting Flowers Oil on Canvas 80x150cm

Long Lasting Flowers Oil on Canvas 80x150cm

Bubbly in my Head 70 x 100 cm Mixed Media Room

Bubbly in my Head 70 x 100 cm Mixed Media Room

Serene 30 x 80 cm Oil on Canvas

Serene 30 x 80 cm Oil on Canvas