Murat Sakman

Hello, I’m Murat Sakman.

Painting has been a natural part of my life since childhood. Over the years, my practice has centered around creating expressive, highly textured artwork on heavy cardboards and high-density papers (around 600+ gsm).

My creative process is largely defined by working with Caran d'Ache Neocolor wax pastels and Derwent coloring pencils. Rather than relying solely on conventional brushes, I directly use my fingers and hands to blend, layer, and push the pigments deep into the surface. Where necessary, I dissolve the wax with water or integrate acrylics, guache, and oil paints to build depth and refine the background.

A signature element of my technique is Sgraffito—meticulously carving and scratching back through these rich, hand-blended layers. This process reveals the hidden colors underneath, bringing an authentic sense of light, depth, and physical motion to every piece.

Having participated in numerous prestigious exhibitions across Turkey, my work reached a significant milestone with a solo exhibition at the Aydın Archaeological Museum, organized under the auspices of the Ministry of Culture. Creating art is a deeply personal journey for me, and I am truly proud to share these works with collectors aro...

2016 – Solo Exhibition, Aydın Archaeology Museum (Aydın, Turkey)

2013 – Solo Exhibition, TCDD Museum and Art Gallery (Alsancak, İzmir, Turkey)

2013 – Summer Showcase, Alaçatı Değirmenaltı Art Gallery (Çeşme, İzmir, Turkey)