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My work begins with color.
For me, color is not just a visual entity, but also a vibrational one.
In my paintings, I use color not as a decorative element, but as an energy field.
Each color carries its own unique frequency and connects with different layers of the body, emotions, and soul.
I work with an intuitive approach; I see colors layering together,
I create space for interaction and balance. My creative process is shaped by the belief that the human body, the emotional world, and the soul are deeply interconnected.
My inspiration comes from Sufi thought. My master's thesis on Sufi literature provides an important foundation that nourishes my perspective and method of production.
In Sufism, everything that exists has a meaning and a reason for being; colors are also a part of this whole. Through color and layers, my intention is...
It is about creating spaces that gently touch the heart and connect with the soul.
Dance of the Soul
This work illustrates that the soul is not a static entity.
The soul is in constant motion; sometimes it deepens with tranquility, sometimes it expands with exuberance,
and sometimes it expresses itself through colors.
This movement is not so much a quest as the natural flow of vitality and existence.
The color and rhythm in the work emerge as a language that accompanies this constant state of transformation of the soul.
The soul is in constant motion; sometimes it deepens with tranquility, sometimes it expands with exuberance,
and sometimes it expresses itself through colors.
This movement is not so much a quest as the natural flow of vitality and existence.
The color and rhythm in the work emerge as a language that accompanies this constant state of transformation of the soul.
The Memory of the Soil
This work tells the story of humanity's journey in contact with the world.
The layers symbolize lived experiences, the golden tones represent understanding; and the silent presence of green symbolizes the vitality of the heart.
Truth manifests here not as a form, but as a state.
It is the soul speaking in silence on a surface shaped by time and surrender.
The layers symbolize lived experiences, the golden tones represent understanding; and the silent presence of green symbolizes the vitality of the heart.
Truth manifests here not as a form, but as a state.
It is the soul speaking in silence on a surface shaped by time and surrender.
Blooming in the Heart
It portrays love as it takes root in the heart, matures, and gradually expands into the world.
The dominance of green makes visible the heart chakra’s capacity for loving and being
loved, compassion, and inner balance.
The work suggests that love is not merely an inner state, but a transformative force that,
once rooted in the heart, extends into actions, relationships, and life itself.
The dominance of green makes visible the heart chakra’s capacity for loving and being
loved, compassion, and inner balance.
The work suggests that love is not merely an inner state, but a transformative force that,
once rooted in the heart, extends into actions, relationships, and life itself.
States of Servitude
The two Vav letters in the table illustrate that servitude cannot be reduced to a single state;
it manifests in different perceptions, orientations, and depths.
Just as the same truth appears in different states, the Vavs also come into existence in different forms.
In Sufism, Vav symbolizes the servant's bowing, submission, and awareness of his limits.
Here, the two Vavs remind us that servitude is sometimes experienced with stillness, sometimes with movement; sometimes by withdrawing inward, sometimes by opening up.
it manifests in different perceptions, orientations, and depths.
Just as the same truth appears in different states, the Vavs also come into existence in different forms.
In Sufism, Vav symbolizes the servant's bowing, submission, and awareness of his limits.
Here, the two Vavs remind us that servitude is sometimes experienced with stillness, sometimes with movement; sometimes by withdrawing inward, sometimes by opening up.
My Shadow Side
It makes visible the flammable essence that exists within every soul. This fire represents the shadow side of man; it is burning when suppressed, but transformative when recognized. When it comes into contact with love, it both anchors man to the world and opens a door to an understanding that directs him towards the creator.
ALWAYS
It reminds us that existence is not a fixed line, but a state that deepens with awareness and is reborn every moment.
The layers of color accumulating on the surface indicate the stages the soul goes through not in time, but in awareness. Each layer carries the transformative and healing trace of lived experience, while the golden textures seeping through them make visible the wisdom gained through maturity.
In Sufism, "dem" refers to the moment when divine truth is experienced alive; in this work, "herdem" represents the human soul's openness to purification and deepening at every moment.
Truth is not a promise of a postponed future; it is a light that silently manifests itself here and now, as it does on this surface.
The layers of color accumulating on the surface indicate the stages the soul goes through not in time, but in awareness. Each layer carries the transformative and healing trace of lived experience, while the golden textures seeping through them make visible the wisdom gained through maturity.
In Sufism, "dem" refers to the moment when divine truth is experienced alive; in this work, "herdem" represents the human soul's openness to purification and deepening at every moment.
Truth is not a promise of a postponed future; it is a light that silently manifests itself here and now, as it does on this surface.
'THAT MOMENT'
This work reminds us that life is a worship composed of moments. Often, people live without realizing it, even when they are right in the middle of the most beautiful moment; beauty slips away unnoticed. This painting opens a stop for that happiness that goes unnoticed; it invites us to look, to feel, and to pause with gratitude.
Abundance
This work addresses abundance through understanding and wisdom rather than quantity.
Flows represent the sustenance that flows uninterruptedly into human life.
This sustenance meets with people at every moment and in every form; the brightness and serenity of the colors reflect the different states of this encounter.
The essential thing is the ability to be satisfied.
Flows represent the sustenance that flows uninterruptedly into human life.
This sustenance meets with people at every moment and in every form; the brightness and serenity of the colors reflect the different states of this encounter.
The essential thing is the ability to be satisfied.
Creative Flow
This work reminds us that creativity is a process that begins in the body and emotions before thought.
The orange flows on the surface make the power of production; the creative energy and inner movement visible.
This energy does not stop, it spreads; it transforms every area it touches, establishing a vibrant relationship with the space.
Here, creation appears not so much as an idea, but as a state felt and revealed through movement.
The orange flows on the surface make the power of production; the creative energy and inner movement visible.
This energy does not stop, it spreads; it transforms every area it touches, establishing a vibrant relationship with the space.
Here, creation appears not so much as an idea, but as a state felt and revealed through movement.
Asli Cemal
This work describes how a person becomes beautiful both through their being and their words.
In Sufism, beauty is not ostentation; it is harmony and decorum.
It does not impose itself, it is felt through its very existence.
In this work, beauty manifests itself in the balance of colors and the tranquility on the surface. It finds its resonance in the heart before it is seen with the eyes.
In Sufism, beauty is not ostentation; it is harmony and decorum.
It does not impose itself, it is felt through its very existence.
In this work, beauty manifests itself in the balance of colors and the tranquility on the surface. It finds its resonance in the heart before it is seen with the eyes.
Loving Existence
Loving Existence describes the state of a person loving not only themselves or their loved ones, but life and creation as a whole. This work reveals a stance towards life; acceptance of what is, compassion for what is, and the understanding of being able to look at what is with affection. Love here is not selective or conditional; it manifests as a state that is directed towards, does not separate, and encompasses what exists. Loving Existence whispers of a state of consciousness in which the human heart evolves from objection to acceptance, from distance to closeness.
Root and Light
This work is a manifestation of the healthy connection a person has with the world.
The sense of security, belonging, and existence represented by the root chakra,
here reminds us that the world is a divine blessing.
The sense of security, belonging, and existence represented by the root chakra,
here reminds us that the world is a divine blessing.
Love of Pomegranate
Aşk-ı Nar (The Fire of Love) describes the transformation of love by burning the world with the love of God, without denying existence in the world. The fire in this work is not burning, but purifying. Its meaning is found not in the worldly fire falling into the heart, but in the love in the heart permeating the world.
Silence
In Sufism, silence is not about multiplying what one already knows, but about becoming
aware of what one does not know.
This awareness leads to silence, for truth does not reveal itself in noise, but in stillness.
The centers within the work point to the presence of knowledge as a state of awareness
rather than accumulation.
aware of what one does not know.
This awareness leads to silence, for truth does not reveal itself in noise, but in stillness.
The centers within the work point to the presence of knowledge as a state of awareness
rather than accumulation.
Cycle
Cycle reveals the wheel of abundance set in motion by giving with love.
The green cycle in the work tells of an intention rising from the heart, touching the world
and multiplying—showing that the giving hand does not diminish, but expands with
abundance.
Each layer carries the sense that goodness does not end in one place; it is reborn,
sustaining a continuous flow. A rhythm of life that grows as it gives, and as it grows, calls
us to share.
The green cycle in the work tells of an intention rising from the heart, touching the world
and multiplying—showing that the giving hand does not diminish, but expands with
abundance.
Each layer carries the sense that goodness does not end in one place; it is reborn,
sustaining a continuous flow. A rhythm of life that grows as it gives, and as it grows, calls
us to share.
Blooming in the Heart
It describes how love blossoms in the heart, matures, and spreads throughout the world.
The dominance of green makes visible the capacity to love and be loved, compassion, and inner balance represented by the heart chakra.
This artwork whispers that love is not merely a state experienced internally; it is a transformative power that, as it takes root in the heart, spreads to behaviors, relationships, and life.
The dominance of green makes visible the capacity to love and be loved, compassion, and inner balance represented by the heart chakra.
This artwork whispers that love is not merely a state experienced internally; it is a transformative power that, as it takes root in the heart, spreads to behaviors, relationships, and life.
Shining with Love
This work describes how the heart shines and reveals its own truth as it is purified by love. Loving and being loved is not merely an emotion here; it is treated as a state that transforms, deepens, and matures the individual. The surface layers carry the states the heart has gone through over time, the traces left by experiences, and the spaces each touch opens in the soul. In this work, love manifests not as a burning or overflowing force, but as a light that purifies, polishes, and awakens an inner brilliance.
The Course of the Word
This artwork depicts the state of a person's ability to establish genuine communication with the world and with each other. The deep blue of the background symbolizes both the world and the concept of words and intentions represented by the throat chakra.
In Sufism, words are not merely a sound emanating from the tongue; they are a vibration that spreads with intention, state, and heart.
The flows on the surface symbolize that words and intentions do not remain confined to a narrow area but spread outwards into the world; they encourage the space they touch to expand and breathe.
In Sufism, words are not merely a sound emanating from the tongue; they are a vibration that spreads with intention, state, and heart.
The flows on the surface symbolize that words and intentions do not remain confined to a narrow area but spread outwards into the world; they encourage the space they touch to expand and breathe.
Rising from its Roots
It describes the purification of the life energy that fundamentally initiates human existence, and its elevation to a higher level of understanding. Red symbolizes the connection with the body and the world, while golden reflections represent approaching the truth by transcending desires and selfish pursuits. This ascent is not a break, but an evolution that takes place while preserving the connection with the roots.
Companion
In this work, the two vov letters symbolize two beings standing in the station of
servanthood. Positioned back to back, these two forms make visible one of the most
faithful states of human existence: companionship.
Here, companionship is the silent harmony of sharing the same burden without the
necessity of looking in the same direction.
It is a bond that requires no words—a presence that guards, supports, and gives
strength simply by being.
servanthood. Positioned back to back, these two forms make visible one of the most
faithful states of human existence: companionship.
Here, companionship is the silent harmony of sharing the same burden without the
necessity of looking in the same direction.
It is a bond that requires no words—a presence that guards, supports, and gives
strength simply by being.
Arsh and Farsh
It speaks of the divine wisdom hidden between Arsh and Farsh, and the narrative that
begins from Arsh forms a unified whole.
The golden seeds rest at the lowest level of existence — in Farsh, within the soil of matter
and along the human journey in the world.
Each seed appears small in form, yet in essence it carries infinite potential.
Every human is a micro-universe.
begins from Arsh forms a unified whole.
The golden seeds rest at the lowest level of existence — in Farsh, within the soil of matter
and along the human journey in the world.
Each seed appears small in form, yet in essence it carries infinite potential.
Every human is a micro-universe.
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