
Arzu Arslan
Hometown: Ankara
Based in: Turkiye
I am a ceramicist from Turkiye, creating ceramic and mixed media sculptures. I had a finance background, expert in retail banking and a stock exchange broker. I quited my finance career to chase my dreams. I ve been working with clay since 2013. In 2024 I started Master Degree of Fine Arts at Ceramics. I m one of the first artist joined to Michelangelo Foundation from Turkiye. I, many times participated in exhibitions and art fairs nationally and internationally. Awarded in competitions from different countries. Honored with Cultural Diplomacy Award. Invited to biennales. Generally I use Turkish figures in my works. Ceramics have been creating in Türkiye for 7.000 years. Actually my country is land of ceramics. My aim is to create ceramic forms and sculptures that represent my vision, my country and our culture globally. History, mythology, philosophy, science and astrophysics are my inspirations.
Arzu Arslan In The Studio
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What inspires you?
Everything. Love, hate, oceans, sky, universe, heartbrokens, experiences, expectations, disappointments
Describe your creative process.
Sometimes very painful, sometimes an idea sparks in mind. Creating process needs highly concentration
What are 3 words that best describe your work?
Unexpected, combination, intelligence
Who are some artists that have influenced your work?
I love Picasso and Magritte very much
What is the most important tool when creating your work?
My mind
What is the best piece of advice you have been given?
Do not stop creating!
Where do you go for inspiration?
Downtown city centers. Chance to observe the crowds