July  2026
I will be showing my paper structural folds at Seattle Art Fair this year represented by Maria Elena Kravetz Gallery.  I am so excited.  

I have always been captivated by the transformative power of paper, its ability to generate structure, an array of vibrant colors, and captivating shadow effects through the intricate folds. These recent creations in the “Calculated Mess Series” represent a continuation of my fascination with exploring the concept of space and light through the medium of folding paper. 
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May 2026
Welcome to Studio A!
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This moment feels like the beginning of something new — a small spark that started as a family adventure, each of us nudging the others to dip a hand into our own creative well and see what might rise to the surface. We’re still finding our rhythm, still gathering ourselves, still learning what this journey wants to become.
But for now, I’ll be the first to step into this space to showcase my work.
On May 7th, during the First Thursday Art Walk, I’ll open our studio door to the public for the very first time.
If you’re curious, if you’d like to wander in for a peek, you are warmly welcome.
Come and wish me luck as I step into this new chapter.  I’m excited to see where it leads.

 October 2025 - My artist/engineer husband and I had our first studio in Project 106 Artists Studios at Tashiro Kaplan  Building.  This project is currently in the development phase.  Keep your fingers crossed and stay tuned...

July 3-26 2025 - at TK Artists Lofts  Community Gallery with Stephanie Hargrave and Noa Miyeko Piper

"Relational Space"
"The works of Zeynep Banu Alev, Stephanie Hargrave, and Noa Miyeko Piper present viewers with an exploration of form in space that challenges viewers to go past an isolated perceptual viewpoint and move into a relational space which is partly abstract but very much grounded in nature and natural formations. Such spaces are expansive, indeterminate, and pregnant with potential.  Piper's paintings often explore liminal spaces between a multiplicity of interacting figures and at other times, directly bring viewers into a vibrant colorweb that challenges the viewer to step outside their own viewing and allow their experience of viewing itself to be perceived at a granular level.  Hargrave's encaustic sculpted forms bring viewers into relation with form-filled spaces that are at once familiar--the natural contours of humanoid embodiment or ancestral oceanic anatomies, and at the same time alien, with absence of any recognizable facial features and surprising curves and colors. In such ways, a relational space with The Other opens up. Alev's paintings explore geometric and abstract spatial cartographies hybridizing engineering and geography, punctuated by text and color and explore relational space through a variety of lenses.  The collected artworks engage viewers in an fundamental 'movement beyond' self and into the wonderous awe of relationality in shared space."Sunil K. Aggarwal, MD, PhD (Geography)

 September 2024- I have started to show my work at Stephanie Hargrave Art Studio. It is such a joy to be one of Stephanie's featured artists in her studio.  Her art speaks to mine in so many ways, and it is truly an honor to be part of her collection.

July 2024- "I am honored to announce that "Map of a Childhood Memory"mixed media triptych and "Against All Odds, paper fold have been acquired for the permanent collection of Harborview Abuse and Trauma Center."curated by Judy Rayl

July 2023- Seattle Art Fair 2023 with Studio 103 and guest artists: Gamze Seckin, Germain Mitacc, Ellen Hochberg and Joshua Monuteaux

April 2022- Miniature Show at MIVAL Gallery, ( First Place) ( Juror- Lynn Hanson)

March 2022-  My art chosen for the Poster Design of “ Mostly Music in the Park” for City of Mercer Island by the Mercer Island City Art Council

July 2022- Seattle Art Fair with Studio 103 and Guest Artist: Julie Sanchez

March 2020- I was very proud to receive my first art residency at Editions Studio, funded by the  4Culture grant. During this residency I had the honor of collaborating with laureate poet Shin Yu Pai and Editions Studio's own Sarah Maker on two exceptional art books.

July 2019- Seattle Art Fair with Studio 103 and Guest Artist: Joseph Steininger

March 2019-  My art chosen for the Poster Design of “ Mostly Music in the Park” for City of Mercer Island by the Mercer Island City Art Council

April 2017-Gimme Shelter, 12th Annual Juried Show, Honorable Mention, Columbia City Gallery, Seattle, WA (Jurors- Florangela Davila, Bill Gaylord and John Sutton)

March 2012-  My art chosen for the Poster Design of “ Mostly Music in the Park” for City of Mercer Island by Mercer Island City Art Council