1960, İzmir

 

Education

 
1978-1984

Mimar Sinan University of  Fine Arts ( DGSA), Istanbul Department of Graphical Design

1984-1986
School of Arts-and-Crafts, Zurich , Fashion Design     
1995-1999
Jewellery Design & -techniques at the «Akademi Istanbul» and other studios, Istanbul
2004-2005

Glassdesign & -techniques at the Foundation for Glassworks, Istanbul


Professional
career

 
1986-1996
Graphic artist public relations manager in various advertising agencies and private companies
2000-2003

Lecturer at the Technical University of Yildiz, Istanbul Lectures in Object- and Jewellerydesign at the Department of Applied Arts


Prizes

1996
Thrace-Union-Prize for Graphical Design
1997
Gold jewellery design award of the World Gold Council
1998
Gold jewellery design award of the World Gold Council

Exhibitions

1999
Group exhibitions in İstanbul; «Geometry»
2000
Individual exhibition in Zurich: «Reflexions of Byzantine and Ottoman Heritages»
2001
Individual exhibition in Zurich: «Underwater Worlds»
2004
Group exhibition StaefArt in Zurich: «Roses or Tulips»