Born in Istanbul in 1981 and a graduate of Istanbul University class of 2002, I started painting in 1989. I took classes from various reputable artists such as Kadir Akorak, Pınar Kalem including the legend himself Hasan Kavruk. I would not put myself under any banners. I have no agenda other than creating aesthetics. For me to paint is to be free. It’s a way to escape from all th...