Serap Kocacenk | About the Artist
Serap Kocacenk is a Swedish-Turkish contemporary artist working between Malmö and Istanbul. Her works are held in private and institutional collections in Sweden, Germany, Australia, and the United States.
Known for her emotionally charged abstractions and distinct visual language, Kocacenk creates paintings that act as portals — vivid, gestural compositions that engage both body and spirit. Each piece is crafted with intentionality and is placed with care, often acquired by collectors who resonate with the work’s psychological depth and energetic presence.
In 2024, her painting *A Cry for Help* was selected for the cover of the book *Kampen för livet* by Dag Ekner. The same year, she opened her private studio in Malmö to the public during Open Studio Day, offering direct access to her process and original works. Her pieces have also been placed in public healing spaces within the Swedish healthcare system.
With a growing international presence and a collector base aligned with both fine art and emotional truth, Kocacenk is positioning herself as a sovereign force in the contemporary art world.
EXHIBITIONS
Solo shows
2025, Solo show, Malmö, Sweden, upcoming
Curated events
2025, OSD, Malmö, Sweden, upcoming
2025, OSD, Malmö, Sweden, upcoming
2024, OSD, Malmö, Sweden, upcoming
Group & duo exhibitions
2024, OSD, Malmö, Sweden
2022, City Hall (group exhibition), Malmö, Sweden
2021, City Hall (group exhibition), Malmö, Sweden
2020, Mästers Galleri (duo exhibition), Svaneholm Castle, Sweden
2020, Nis Art Gallery (group exhibition), Istanbul, Turkey
PRESS
2024, Dag Ekner, “Kampen för livet” (book cover).