Estepona's Casa de Las Tejerinas to Host Tijen Ercen Art Exhibition

An exhibition of sixteen large-format works by Marbella-based artist Tijen Ercen will open at Casa de Las Tejerinas from 8 October to 21 October

Estepona residents and visitors will soon have the opportunity to explore a unique art exhibition at the Casa de Las Tejerinas, showcasing the work of artist Tijen Ercen. The display offers free access, making it an accessible cultural event for everyone.

The exhibition, featuring sixteen large-format works, will be held in Sala 2 of the Casa de Las Tejerinas, located in the Plaza de las Flores. It is scheduled to open from 8 October and will remain on display until 21 October. Visitors can view the art from Tuesday to Friday, between 09:00 and 20:00, and on Saturdays from 09:00 to 14:00 and again from 16:00 to 20:00. Admission is free.

A Focus on Sustainability and Transformation

Tijen Ercen, who moved from Turkey to Germany in 1977 to study, now resides in Marbella. Her artistic journey began with a simple question: "Can discarded materials become objects of beauty and lasting value?" After a distinguished international career spanning more than 40 years in the pharmaceutical industry with Johnson & Johnson and Pfizer, she decided to dedicate her life to art.

"Today, I transform everyday materials – used coffee capsules, glass, ceramics, metal, epoxy resin, and recovered objects – into contemporary mixed-media artworks," Ercen states. "Each piece is unique and handcrafted. I am fascinated by transformation: objects that have already fulfilled their original purpose acquire a new identity through texture, colour, and composition."

Ercen's work draws inspiration from nature, the sea, architecture, and the conviction that sustainability and luxury can coexist. "I don't just recycle materials; I elevate them to the category of collectible artworks," she explains. "Through my art, I invite viewers to discover beauty where they least expect it and to see waste not as an end, but as the beginning of a new story. Each coffee capsule holds a story. By transforming discarded materials into sculptural works, I give them a second life and celebrate beauty, creativity, and sustainability."

She concludes, "I believe that every discarded object possesses unexplored potential. Through transformation, I create works that celebrate resilience, innovation, and the beauty of a more sustainable future."