A life split into two cultures and the tears dry in my art…
Art is my healer, where I find my peace. After the huge trauma of changing my life for the sake of my kids’ freedom , I went through a unexpressed longing for my country and roots. I was too busy to settle and start a new life, always being a strong woman, the model I aimed to be for my girls. I was actually vulnarable and lonely most of the time and didn’t even confess those feelings to myself. Then, I discovered art and started to draw and paint. I worked with Nilufar Moayeri, an outstanding Contemporary artist with Persian/Turkish background. In time, I have realized my brain was creating art faster than my hands . Digital art making came into stage at that moment. Being in the nature and capturing the moment with my camera was the most satisfying meditation for me . Slowly, I have started to combine the nature textures with my beloved Istanbul and all feelings and thoughts I like to express came to life in my works..Thankful to every special moment of creation which is still healing me…
Artist Statement
Each of my work is a journey to connect my inner world to tell a story about human’s dilemma. To explore the meaning of those dilemmas, I love using various techniques like photography, digital art, mixed media, and 3D art. Finding solution to creative problems is my ultimate fun, therefore I enjoy exploring variety of media. My favorite topics to question are immigration, social issues, and existential crisis of women.
Born in Istanbul and moved to Vancouver at age of 42.
A vibrant personality with a career in marketing and sales, enterpreneur in hospitality, chef, florist, mom, curious learner , tiredless maker of things. She loves life and does not have a minute to waste without creating.
She started her art journey at Nilufer Moayeri Studio and studied in Continuing Studies Visual Art at Emily Carr University in Vancouver.
Loves to express herself, her culture, passions and pains through art.
Exhibitions
**Upcomig: ArtBox Project New York 17-26 April 2023
“Women’s Art On Women’s Day “ Exhibition March 2023
North Vancouver Culture commission Exhibition March 2023-Aug 2023
“Influx Gallery London” Online Exhibition December 2022
Inspired Art Group Exhibition 24 of April 2022 North Vancouver
“Expression through Experiment” Solo Art Show North Vancouver May 2022
A Visual Culture March 24th-April 4th 2021 Van Der Plas Gallery New York
7th Contemporary Art Fair 30th March-2nd April 2021 Ankara
Nilufar Moayeri Studio Exhibition 8th of March North Vancouver
“Gokyuzu Asiklari” February 2021 at Gallery Next in Istanbul