Biography

Deniz Kaptan, also known as Twinsmoon online, is a contemporary figurative oil painter born in 2000. Raised in Istanbul and currently based in San Francisco, Kaptan's art is a profound exploration of life through the lens of an intense palette of human emotions. As a figure painter, Kaptan draws inspiration from the Impressionist movements, skillfully incorporating their techniques to infuse vitality and quickness into each brushstroke through her preferred medium, oil paint.

While working as an Event Specialist at the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA), she earned her Associate's Degree in Fine Arts in 2022 and is currently pursuing a Bachelor's in Studio Art at San Francisco State University.

Starting her artistic journey on social media in 2020, Kaptan has built a substantial following, with over 70 thousand followers and more than 200 million impressions across platforms, reaching private collectors in over 10 countries.

CV

Current

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”Showstopper”, 2358 MRKT Gallery, San Francisco, CA

Closing Reception: Sep 28, 2024 | 6 – 9 PM 

 

Selected Group Exhibitions
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”Just Another June”, Root Division, San Francisco, CA (June - July 2024)

 

"Dream Machine", Future Factory, Los Angeles, CA (September 2023)

 

"Blackout", The Holy Art Gallery. London, UK (July - August 2023)

 

"DEJA VU", Gallery Garage. San Francisco, CA (May - June 2023)

 

"Merhaba", Lessart Studio. Istanbul, Turkiye (March - August 2020)

 

Press

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Fangz Media Magazine, "Deniz Kaptan Aka Twinsmoon", 2020