Beyhan Esra Turgut

Hello, I’m Beyhan, born in Istanbul, Turkey. After graduating from Bahçeşehir University with a degree in Child Development, I worked as a teacher. However, my artistic journey began years ago in a friend’s wood workshop. Since childhood, I have lived in a world built on colors, paints, and the idea of recycling. Creativity and the act of reshaping things have always felt like a natural form of expression to me. It was in that workshop where I formed a deep connection with the texture of wood, which took my passion for art to an entirely new level. This experience led me to open my own studio and fully dedicate my life to art. Leaving teaching behind was not just a career change—it was a profound transformation that reshaped my life.



Art Meeting the Craft of Wood



For me, art is a journey where I create new stories by touching the soul of wood and establishing an internal dialogue with nature. Each piece of wood I work with becomes part of a larger narrative, turning my inner journey into a tangible work of art. Working with wood is not easy—it requires patience, care, and dedication in every detail. The creation of my artworks begins with selecting the wood, followed by meticulously cutting and shaping each piece, designing t...