I am a ceramist visual artist based in Rotterdam, The Netherlands, emphasizing authenticity, thought-provoking narratives, the exploration of the fictional, and the application of parametric thinking. My work process is deeply rooted in the observation of everyday life and inner sensations, serving as the foundation of my journey. I focus on the relationship between individuals and their environments, navigating through various conceptual frameworks.
Within my practice, I create solid forms from ceramic materials, employing a delicate interplay of various elements. These include the selection of tools, the application of inorganic materials, and the use of heat—all converging through a fusion of craft-based knowledge and experimentation. Learning unfolds in the dynamic journey of doing, where knowledge is acquired in the present moment. The tangible results embody the time dedicated to this transformative process, manifesting my commitments.
With an ever-evolving perspective and a keen eye for equilibrium, I often return to my work with a changed perspective and a focus on balance.
I have studied at Hacettepe University, Ankara, Turkey, and Escuela de Arte Superior de Cerámica de Manises, Spain, with a major in Ceramics and Glass.
Upcoming Event
2025 Jingdezhen University, International ceramic studio residency, China
2024 Officine Saffi Gallery, Jury viewed exhibition, Representing ceramic artist NL, Milan, Italy
2024 Show and Tell, Kunstinstituut Melly, Rotterdam.
2024-06 Museum Paul Tetar van Elven, Delft, The Netherlands
Projects & Exhibitions
2024 Salone de Mobile, in collaboration Studio Piet Boon, Milan, Italy
2024 Ceramics in D minor, Published interview front page review,
Hudobny Zivot music magazine, Bratislava, Slovakia
2024 Ceramics in D minor, Object Rotterdam, The Netherlands
2023 La folia, 23th variation, Jingdezhen Ceramics Biennial,
Jury viewed exhibition, Jingdezhen, China.
2023 My Oma exhibition, Kunstinstituut Melly, Rotterdam.
2023 Xenofossils, collaboration Fiber Festival, Amsterdam
Xenofossils, collaboration, Dutch Design Week, Amsterdam
2022 Of Concern II, Public artwork, South Rotterdam, The Netherlands
2022 Folk Farma Kid, collaboration, Children of 2050, Tatem, Enschede, The Netherland
2022 Innocent cabbage, Exhibition, Sofia Art Week, Aether art space, Sofia, Bulgaria
2022 Repetition, Exhibition Herbarium collection, Sofia, Bulgaria
2022 een aarbei = een verhaal, public project, Bospolder Tussendijk, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
2021 Clay Mates, Claymation movie, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
2021 Of Concern I, Public artwork, UEB West, Rotterdam
2021 Elle magazine, published, The Netherlands
2019 Neck of the Woods , Group exhibition, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
2018 The Chromatic dinner, collaboration, Nieuwe Institute, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
Beijing Design Week, Beijing, China
Seattle Design Week, Seattle, USA
2017 To lock in to lock out, Solo, Foundation Mesh, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
Grands & Awards
2023 SAHA, Artist production grand, Istanbul, Turkey
2022 Ceramics in D minor, R&D grand, funded by CBK Rotterdam, The Netherlands
2022 Of Concern II, public Artwork, funded by Wijkcollectie, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
2021 Of Concern I, public Artwork, funded by Droom en Daad, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
2021 Clay Mates, Claymation movies Funded by Droom en Daad, The Netherlands
2018 The Chromatic Dinner, Collective project, Beijing Food and Innovation Award, Beijing, China
2012-2014Master degree scholarship, Turk Egitim Vakfi (Turkish Education Foundation)
2012 Bachelor degree’s certificate of honor, Hacettepe University
2009-2011 Bachelor degree scholarship award, Turk Egitim Vakfi (Turkish Education Foundation)
2009 Recycled Material Design Competition – 1st prize ECE Turkey