Whilst studying at the UAL I specialized in Drawing, combining traditional drawing skills in addition to Printmaking and Photography.
Having developed a sound grounding in the arts, I have exhibited at The Menier Gallery (Central London) and participated in the annual Camberwell Arts Festival 2005 and 2008.
Currently I am Gallery Services & Private Client Coordinator for Constantine Ltd, a recognized leader in the handling of Fine Art and Antiquities worldwide.
Previously a Coordinator at Christie's Fine Art, prior to which I was Client Manager for the International Shipping Division of Cadogan Tate Fine Art in New York. I was responsible for managing client accounts and initiating PR / Marketing stratagems' on behalf of the International Fine Art division of Cadogan Tate
I worked closely with post- sale Christie's, Bonham's and Butterfield, Sotheby's and was account manager for the Art Basel Miami 2010; working one-to-one with clients to ensure safe and secure dispatch and project coordination, immediate response in the lead up to the event.
Further responsibilities included: delivering value by engaging global clientele through initiating departmental and peer to peer learning opportunities; facilitating renewal transactions including negotiation of fees and terms; identifying trends of client needs through analysis; conducting program planning; supporting, attending, and facilitating client events while working closely with internal and external partners.
Previously I worked as Assistant to two senior Project Coordinators at Momart Ltd, an acknowledged authority on the handling of fine arts and antiquities. I have worked on a number of projects for the V&A, Tate Britain, British Museum, Pera Museum, Louvre, National Gallery of Ireland and many more. As part of the Exhibitions Team, were partly responsible for organizing all aspects of the logistics relating to exhibitions as well as offering support necessary to organize and coordinate the movement and installation of Fine Art and Antiquities on behalf of Museums, Galleries, Institutions and lenders in the UK and overseas.
As a freelance writer, I have extensive experience in writing Press Releases, Translations and Editing. Specializing in creative writing for Arts, Culture and Media industry. Previously on the Editorial Board for BN Magazine, I offered editorial support and critique services that neither dictated a political position nor personal bias. I also continue to write articles and features for the Culture and Arts section of the magazine.
As Project Development Coordinator for Expressarte, UK - Specialists in Anglo-Latin American Art offering an extensive range of services specializing in event production, forward planning and management services in flash event production, visual and performance arts, community, cultural and heritage sectors. In 2009 I completed a PR campaign for a float design competition as part of the annual Carnaval del Pueblo, and were part of the artistic committee offering curative advice and organization of CDP exhibition following the event on 07/10/2009 at the Cumming Museum, London.
In my spare time I also provide comprehensive secretarial and administrative support as an when needed as a PA to the Directors of London Turkish Film Festival, LTFF as well as initiating fund raising and marketing strategies in the lead up to and during the event.
I have in the past written for Richard Osborne, a philosopher, writer and lecturer whom has published numerous works including the book Philosophy in Art, which I wrote for, and international best-seller Philosophy for Beginners which has been published in more than thirty countries.
Other projects include the CORPSET Project Group, founded by Josue Lozano (www.josuelozano.com). (European Project)
As a founder member of The Kardelen Project UK I have project managed independent and international projects.
Having worked as assistant to local artists around the Mediterranean coast of Turkey I began developing techniques in print using Dry-Point Etching and Mono-Print.
In 2007 I worked as artist assistant to Taiwanese Video Artist Chen Chieh-jen to which I went onto help curate the space for the exhibition at the 10th International Istanbul Biennial 2007, run by the Istanbul Foundation of Culture and Arts, Curated By Hou Hanru.
Worked as part of the project "I Pirate My Own Work" for Chen Chieh-jen to which I worked as a street seller, selling pirated copies of the Artist's work throughout the opening week of the 10th International Istanbul Biennial. Also worked on the making the documentary to go with the project.
For the past Five years I have worked closely with the CORPSET Group (London, Malaga), while developing and Coordinating The Kardelen Project UK (Istanbul, Antalya, Famagusta) and founder and developer of Smushki.