YiğIt Özboran

I am a visual artist whose work explores the psychological and symbolic dimensions of the human experience. Rooted in Jungian archetypes, my practice often centers around the mountain as a metaphor for inner transformation, solitude, and the confrontation with the shadow. Working primarily in oil painting, I also integrate drawing, photography, and video art into my process, creating layered narratives that move between the personal and the collective unconscious.

My artistic journey began with strong figurative foundations, later evolving into abstract and symbolic landscapes informed by my background in fine arts and my experience as a guest student at Kunstakademie Münster.

I believe that art is a way of returning to what we’ve forgotten — a slow uncovering of inner truths.

Each piece I create reflects an inner topography—a dialogue between depth and surface, memory and dream, shadow and light.

Mimar Sinan Fine Arts University – Painting Department
Bachelor’s Degree (Graduated in 2021)
Currently pursuing Master’s Degree (2022 – ongoing)
Istanbul, Turkey

Kunstakademie Münster – Freie Kunst (Fine Arts)
Guest Student (2015 – 2017)
Münster, Germany

Ümran Baradan Fine Arts High School
Fine Arts / Painting Program
Graduated in 2013
Izmir, Turkey

2012 – AB Comenius “Artists of Europe” Project Workshop, Ümran Baradan Fine Arts High School

2013 – New Year Group Exhibition, Ümran Baradan Fine Arts High School

2013 – Izmir Turkish-American Association High School Art Competition, Honorable Mention

2015 – Metamorphosis of Coffee, First Solo Exhibition, Don Quixote Social Center

2015 – JKF, Group Exhibition, İzmir Arena

2016 – Loc Festivals – ICF, C-Art House Group Exhibition, Haydarpaşa Railway Station

2016 – T. Rudgang, Group Exhibition, Kunstakademie Münster, Germany

2017 – T. Rudgang, Group Exhibition, Kunstakademie Münster, Germany

2018 – All for Heidi – For Her Sake, Group Exhibition, Akademililer Art Center

2018 – In Excess, Mixed Media Group Exhibition, Pixie Underground

2018 – Can Ayan Printmaking Competition, Honorable Mention

2019 – Corridor Exhibition, Mimar Sinan Fine Arts University

2019 – Rustlantı – Art & Sound, Group Exhibition, Kadıköy Mecrâ

2021 – 28th Sakıp Sabancı Art Awards, Sakıp Sabancı Museum Painting Exhibition

2023 – Süreyya Ağaoğlu Art Awards, Merkür Art Gallery

2023 – Freedom and Paradoxes, Group Exhibition, UPSD (International Association of Plastic Arts)

2025- "Süreyya Ağaoğlu Art Awards Exhibition," 39 Kalamış Marina Art Gallery