Artist Statement:
I focus on the cartography of personal metaphors. That not only gives me the opportunity to tell my story but also speaks to our human commonalities.
I like to record my memories, clinging to a time and a space. I observe myself and everything else change. While I am recording, literature, poetry and everyday objects become my fuel and inspiration to create these multi media work.
I am primarily a printmaker, but often find myself delving into other mediums to choose the right language.
As a Turkish-American, I was trained as an architect, that also lends an element of structure to my work.
I like to record my memories, clinging to a time and a space. I observe myself and everything else change. While I am recording, literature, poetry and everyday objects become my fuel and inspiration to create these multi media work.
I am primarily a printmaker, but often find myself delving into other mediums to choose the right language.
As a Turkish-American, I was trained as an architect, that also lends an element of structure to my work.
Education:
Master of Architecture
The University of Arizona August 1998
Bachelor of Architecture with minor in Art
The University of Arizona May 1997
Bachelor of Architecture
Istanbul Technical University June 1991
Pratt Fine Art Printmaking Classes with Kirsten Graudins 2010-2011
I am one of the resident artists of Studio 103 at TK Building, Pioneer Square Seattle since 2013.
I also have been showing my work at MIVAL ( Mercer Island Visual Arts League) Gallery since 2010.
contact: zeynep_alev@hotmail.com
