Sobre el Artista

Born in Turkey, 1959 Studied at the Mimar Sinan Fine Arts University at the atelier of Ozdemir Altan. Graduated in 1983 with BA and MA degrees in Painting. Launched her own business during her studies, making stained-glass designs. Continued her work from her own atelier after her studies. Later, engaged in designing jewelry, objects and making sculptures, all adding new dimensions to her artistic expression. Lastly, exhibited her interpretation of Istanbul in form of bronze reliefs. Exhibited in 1990 Frankfurt, Germany (Jewelry) 1995 Paris Premier Class, Paris, France (Jewelry and design) 2005-2006 JA New York, US (Design) 2007 Dideh Art Gallery, Marbella, Spain 2009 Dem-Art Gallery in Istanbul with her solo exhibit "New Reflections" consisting of silver and bronze sculptures. 2010 Held the first exhibition in Topkapi Palace hosted by historian Ilber Ortayli, honoring Istanbul as the European Capital of Culture of 2010. 2011 SOFA - Sculpture, Object and Functional Art Expositions, New York, NY 2011 SOHO- Nasse Galeri, " The Armoire " solo exhibit, New York, NY 2012 Artisan Gallery 2012 Art Bosphorus , Kent Gallery Currently owns Arkaik Art Jewelry and a design showroom in Istanbul, Turkey.