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< Nihan Yapar Yalçın
Turkey

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BIOGRAPHY

Art has always been a part of my life, even during my time as a sociology student. I deeply enjoyed studying sociology and urban studies, where I completed my master’s degree, but creating art was always a necessity for me. During these years, I took painting classes from various artists in Istanbul. In 2020, I began selling my artwork for the first time under the name “Kara Vox,” and I quickly became captivated by the ability to connect with others through art.
From 2014 to 2019, I was actively involved in the field of forced migration, both academically and as a volunteer. I can now see how this experience has influenced my art. In my master’s thesis, I explored ‘uncertainty,’ particularly within the context of refugee journeys. This theme has extended into my art, specifically in my recent exclusive works, where I express ‘uncertainty’ through the ambiguity of light beams, symbolizing the fluid and shifting nature of reality.
While I enjoy creating limited and continuous series of artworks under the name ‘Kara Vox’ in my studio, which allows me to reach hundreds of collectors at affordable prices, I am now focused on producing one-of-a-kind pieces using a technique I developed specifically for my exclusive works, which feature my personal signature.

CV

Education:

2011-2016: Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology, Istanbul Sehir University, Istanbul
2016-2017: Master’s Degree in Urban Studies, Istanbul Sehir University, Istanbul

Art Fairs:

October 2024: The Other Art Fair, London
March 2025: The Other Art Fair, London

Open Studio Day:

2023: Kara Vox Art Studio, Istanbul

STATEMENT

I create my works exploring the themes of light and uncertainty as one-of-a-kind pieces. In these works, I present beams of light against an ambiguous background. Through this theme, I emphasize the fluidity of meaning attributed to light when its clarity dissolves. Using a technique I have personally developed, I create a textured surface on epoxy resin, allowing the light effects to interact dynamically with the relief.

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