The Soldier Print - Limited Edition of 35

Hande Ugur, also known as Handy Queen, is an Istanbul-based artist who has gained international recognition for her vibrant street art and pop art style paintings. While she initially started her career as a jewellery designer, her practice has since expanded to include mixed media artworks and painting. Handy Queen's artworks are known for their use of collages made with old newspapers, magazines, and found objects, creating a unique texture and depth to her pieces. Her work covers a range of themes, including social media, fashion, female identity, and popular culture. One of Handy Queen's main beliefs is that art should be a storyteller and leave the audience with a sense of joy. Her aim is to create high-quality and distinctive art that can spark inspiration in her viewers. Her workshop is her creative haven, where she feels free to experiment and connect with her art. Handy Queen has exhibited her works at prestigious international fairs such as Miami Art Week and Artexpo New York, where she has become a well-known artist in the global art scene. While her jewelry design background remains an important influence in her work, it is her innovative use of mixed media and pop art style paintings that have garnered her a dedicated following.