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.
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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
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, older pieces, dimensions and pricing, please get in touch.
All works are original. For pricing, dimensions, and availability please get in touch directly.
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, or collaborations — I'd love to hear from you.
aylin.cakirkaya@gmail.com +44 7377 224534 LinkedInBased in London & Istanbul
Available internationally
