About Me

Born and raised in the Canton of Vaud in Switzerland from different cultural backrounds France (Mediterranean coast), Italy, Turkey (Istanbul), my artwork explores cultural identity and the need to create a pictorial language that unifies all the different cultures that have shaped me. My artistic approach lies at the intersection of Art Brut, craftsmanship, and abstraction. I consider each material to be a universe in itself, and colors help me translate sensations and express emotions. My years of studies in Paris in archaeology (Sorbonne 1) , art history and cultural mediation (IESA) opened my eyes and shaped my artistic path. Turkey, especially the city of Istanbul where part of my family comes from has been a constant source of inspiration for me. I was fortunate to be surrounded in my family  by sensitive and curious women who introduced me to traditional Turkish craftsmanship and the Turkish modern, contemporary art.                                                                                                                                                                               When I returned to Switzerland  after my studies in Paris, my life changed radically due to my health condition. I worked for several years in West Lausanne in the Canton of Vaud as a cultural mediator and social worker leading art projects with teenagers. Working with teenagers was a revelation for me and led me to become an art therapist (HES-SO). In January 2026, I founded Nuances Divergentes www.nuancesdivergentes.ch, my private art therapy practice.