Ummugulsum Soyyigit

In my artistic practice, I focus on establishing a deep and multilayered visual language on the surface through mixed media techniques. By combining materials such as spray paint, oil paint, and acrylics, I aim to create works that are both visually striking and emotionally resonant.

Figurative expression lies at the center of my work. I use the figure not merely as a bodily form, but as a tool to represent the human inner world—its emotional states and psychological unravelings.

One of the methods I frequently employ is creating contrasts between color and emotion. This approach pushes the viewer out of their visual comfort zone, inviting them to reflect, question, and form personal connections. Moments where colors represent the opposite of the emotions they typically signify are key to this disruption. These contradictions serve to consciously deepen the viewer’s engagement with the work.

In my recent productions, the theme of the subconscious has come to the forefront. Shaped around dreams, repressed emotions, and mental disintegration, these works reflect my search for a more abstract yet powerful narrative about the three layers of human experience.

I see art not only as an aesthetic experience, but also as a space for in...

I graduated from Dumlupınar University, Faculty of Fine Arts, Department of Painting. I am currently pursuing a master’s degree in the Sculpture Department at Dokuz Eylül University.

• 2021 IGA Art Visit Sculpture from Waste Competition organized by Istanbul Airport — Honorable Mention Award
• 2022 Brushes with Kütahya Project — Rectorate Exhibition
• 2022 Dokuz Eylül Faculty of Education International Painting Exhibition
• 2022 Muğla Sıtkı Koçman Painting Competition — Exhibited
• 2022 Başkent University Graduation Exhibition
• 2024 Seferisar Women’s Exhibition