Artist
From Turkey
Based in New York, US
A: What brought you into art?
S: Art has always been a part of my life, from playing instruments and creative
writing to painting, since childhood. However, it wasn’t until I found myself in New
York, immersed in the world of experiential design, that I reconnected with my
inner artist—boldly and unapologetically. As an interior and experiential designer
in New York, I rediscovered my love for exploration and creation. Working in
experiential design, where the focus is on engaging the senses and evoking
emotions through space, I reignited my childhood passion for creating art and
expressing myself through various mediums. Once you' re exposed to seeing the
details of daily life from a new perspective, you can’t go back. You find yourself
digging deeper, noticing beauty in everything, drawing you further into the art
world.
A: What inspires you the most?
S: Anything can inspire me. I’m particularly drawn to nature—its textures, colors,
and layers. Organic forms, the movement found in the human body and nature,
as well as elements of the built environment, deeply inspire me.
A: Do you have any specific rituals while working(creating)?
S: Not really. I sometimes listen to music, especially acoustic or instrumental
pieces.
A: What would you recommend to someone new to art (an artist or just an admirer), what to begin with?
S: Approaching everything with a sense of childlike curiosity, trusting intuition, and
gaining a deeper understanding of oneself first.
A: Your top 3 adjectives related to art?
S: Evocative, authentic, passionate
A: The best angle to look at art is from..?
S: From a place of vulnerability, where it makes you
feel something and ignite a shift within.
A: The Perfect phrase to start any conversation about art is:.?
S: What’s the one-piece that has left an imprint on you?
A: Must-read books to talk about art (or do we even need them)?
S: While I don’t think books are absolutely necessary for discussing or creating art,
there’s one that I keep returning to when I need to re-center myself and
reconnect with my purpose as an artist: The Creative Act: A Way of Being by
Rick Rubin. It’s an inspiring, eye-opening read that doesn’t delve into art theories
or the classics but speaks directly to the modern artist, offering profound insights
into the creative process and how we engage with art in today’s world.
A: What would it be if you could change one thing in the art world?
S: I would shift the idea that you need extensive knowledge of art to appreciate and
enjoy it. It creates a barrier, and I believe everyone should be encouraged to start
exploring their own tastes and perspectives, wherever they are.
A: Please, share your favorite quote (not necessarily related to art)
S: “Everything you can imagine is real.” by Pablo Picasso.
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