Sema Hakki

I am a Turkish contemporary artist and professor of dentistry whose work exists at the intersection of science, nature, and human consciousness. While my academic career is devoted to biomedical research and regenerative science, my artistic practice explores the emotional and symbolic dimensions of life. Through textured acrylic paintings, I create layered compositions where abstract human figures, organic forms, and symbolic landscapes emerge. Growing up within the rich cultural heritage of Anatolia, I am deeply inspired by the timeless dialogue between humanity and the natural world. My works often reflect invisible connections between people, environments, memory, and the cosmos. For me, science and art are two complementary languages seeking to understand the same mystery: life itself. My paintings invite viewers to pause, reflect, and sense the hidden networks that link human existence with nature and the universe.
I live and work in Turkey

Hacettepe University, Faculty of Dentistry, 1994, DDS
Hacettepe University, Department of Periodontology 1999, Phd
University of Michigan, School of Dentistry, Periodontics/Prevention/Geriatrics, 1999-2000, Postdoc