About me
“Every time you make a choice that expresses respect for life, you bring a little more love in your body, into your family, into our society, and into a world that is calling out for this blessing.”
I am a French-Turkish visual artist guided by a deep sensitivity to holistic living and environmental awareness. For me, art is a way to explore the profound interconnection between human beings, nature, and the greater whole.
Born and raised in Paris, I studied History of Art while beginning my teaching career at the Ateliers du Carrousel du Louvre. I later taught at renowned institutions such as the Musée du Louvre, Musée Carnavalet, and the Petit Palais.
In 2008, I relocated to Istanbul, where I taught at the Sabancı Museum and opened my own studio in Arnavutköy. Since 2004, my work has been exhibited across Istanbul, including at Murat Plevneli Fine Arts Gallery, Çağla Cabaoğlu Art Gallery, and Contemporary Istanbul. More recently, I have shown in modern venues like Lucca and Ceremony in Bebek.
Since 2020, I have led visual art workshops at Amanruya Resort and Six Senses Kaplankaya in Bodrum and conducted art therapy sessions at The LifeCo Holistic Health Center. I now live in Les Landes, southwest France, where I teach visual arts for the Academy of Bordeaux.
My holistic journey began in 1987 with Tai Chi, Qi Gong, and meditation, and deepened in 2006 during a trip to Mount Wudang in China with my master, Zhang Ayjun. In 2017, I expanded my practice through yoga, embracing a more integrated spiritual path.
In 2014, I adopted a vegan lifestyle, which transformed both my health and my connection to all living beings. This shift led me to complete a Plant-Based Nutrition certificate from Cornell University in 2016, reinforcing my commitment to ethical and environmental responsibility.
With time, I’ve come to view life as part of a vast, interconnected whole. I believe creativity, consciousness, and compassion must guide how we live. Through my art and teaching, I strive to reflect this vision—one that honors life and fosters a deeper connection to the Earth and each other.