SadıK ÇağAtay Özkefeli

As a creator dedicated to the philosophy of art, I try to construct my works with a perspective that questions the spirit of my time and the dynamics of the geography I live in. Inspired by the rich socio-cultural texture of Turkey, this metaphysical approach, which began my creative journey with the abstractions of the human body, transformed into the discovery of the depths of the mind and the visual motifs of the brain. These journeys can be defined as dramatic discoveries shaped by an intellectual effort.

My works generally manifest themselves with an inviting message conveyed with soft and warm colors, blending conceptual and narrative elements in poetic harmony. I focus on creating new discourses through a critical subtext in compositions that adopt an ironic and entertaining perspective on humanity's often desperate situations and activities. To the extent that traces of dual and narrative approaches emerge, I try to embody these elements in my paintings.

In the details of my creative process, I aim to develop new forms of expression using different methods and working experiences. Seeing art as a field of distribution, I invite the viewer to a field shaped by these principles. At this point, I can say that my works act li...

1992 Fine Arts Faculty Marmara University
Graphic Basic Art Department

I started working in the advertising sector in 1993. I worked as a graphic designer for 25 years.

I started teaching as a lecturer at various fine arts universities in 2016. I worked as a lecturer at Beykent, Gedik Aydın and Okan Universities respectively.

I am currently working as an officer at Okan University, Faculty of Visual Communication. I continue my painting work in my own studio.