Gozleme
33 x 44 in
Acrylic paint on raw canvas
This painting is based on a photo of a family friend making gözleme at a cultural festival. Inspired by Terry Furchgott, I used pattern to frame the composition and highlight cultural detail in everyday scenes. My interest in pattern comes from studying Turkish tapestries, which feel symbolic and nostalgic to me. I used acrylic on raw canvas, drawing colors from the original photo. My process often leans toward labor-intensive methods, reflecting my appreciation for traditional women’s craft and the ritual behind it.
She Who Weaves
34 x 42 in
Acrylic paint
This painting grew out of my interest in kilim weavings and the algorithm prompt. I used traditional Turkish motifs to build a composition that quietly reveals the figure of an older woman weaving. I began with references, but as I worked, I started inventing motifs and arranging them intuitively. The process reminded me of coding; placing visual units to build a larger form. The clean edges, smooth color fills, and bold contrasts ended up giving the piece a digital feel. Weaving today is often digitized or industrial, but it was once an expressive, hands-on tradition carried by women. Through this work, I wanted to honor that legacy and make space for my own interpretation rooted in admiration but filtered through a contemporary lens.
