02 — Portfolio
Selected Works 2020–2025
Works
A selection spanning acrylic ink on canvas, oil painting, printmaking, drawing, and digital media. Click any image to enlarge.
Mixed Media Artist · Fine Art Painting
Exploring fluidity, spontaneity, and the chemical behaviour of paint — creating space for natural, unrestrained expression.
London · Istanbul
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I am a mixed media artist based between London and Istanbul, still in the process of discovering and shaping my voice. My practice is rooted in experimentation — I find inspiration in trial, error and the unexpected, and I have learned to embrace the beauty of the process itself.
At the heart of my current work is an obsession with fluidity and the chemical behaviour of water-based paint. I seek to challenge the subconscious and create space for natural unrestrained expression to emerge. Working quickly and intuitively, I allow myself to be messy and unstructured, resisting the impulse to control every outcome. In this way, my pieces evolve freely, reflecting both spontaneity and curiosity.
Through this approach, I aim not only to produce visual experiences but also to invite viewers into the same spirit of openness — where creativity flows without boundaries and where imperfection becomes a form of liberation.
Currently completing BA (Hons) Fine Art Painting
Camberwell College of Arts, UAL — 2023–2026
Based
London & Istanbul
Education
BA Fine Art Painting, Camberwell College of Arts
Foundation Diploma, Central Saint Martins, UAL
Recent Exhibition
"Threshold" — Southwark Park Galleries, 2026
Materials & Practice
Contact
aylin.cakirkaya@gmail.com
A selection spanning acrylic ink on canvas, oil painting, printmaking, drawing, and digital media. Click any image to enlarge.
Original works currently available. For enquiries, dimensions, pricing, or to arrange a studio visit, please get in touch.
All works are original. For pricing, dimensions, and availability please get in touch directly. Studio visits welcome by appointment.
Education
2023 – 2026
BA (Hons) Fine Art Painting
Camberwell College of Arts, University of the Arts London
2022 – 2023
Foundation Diploma in Art and Design
Central Saint Martins, University of the Arts London
Fine Arts, Painting Pathway
2018 – 2022
Koç School
Turkish High School Program & International Baccalaureate Programme
Exhibitions
2026
"Threshold"
Southwark Park Galleries, London
2025
"Tightrope"
The Handbag Factory, London
2024
CCW Fine Art Painting — "At a Distance"
Camberwell College of Arts, London
2022
IB Art Exhibition
Koç School, Istanbul
Work Experience
July – September 2025
Büyükdere 35 Art Gallery
Media production and artist interviews. Developed skills in Adobe Photoshop, Canva, and InDesign. Assisted with exhibition openings and organisational aspects.
June – September 2024
PG Art Gallery
Organised artwork inventory, contributed to a gallery pop-up opening with curatorial and spatial arrangement. Gained insight into gallery financial and operational management.
Skills
For inquiries about available works, exhibitions, collaborations, or studio visits — I'd love to hear from you.
aylin.cakirkaya@gmail.com +44 7377 224534Based in London & Istanbul
Available internationally
