My practice explores the perpetual sensation of being "stuck in between". As a second-generation American, I am constantly navigating the confluence of my American identity and Turkish heritage. In my work, I challenge and reclaim the idea of the 'American Dream' by exploring the complexities of my own cultural hybridity. I do this within the context of the internal conflicts I experience navigating the dualities of consumerism and conservation.

Originally rooted in photography, my practice has expanded to incorporate painting. What began as a way to capture fleeting moments of light, time and space has grown into a more immersive and tactile way to study these elements deeper. I embrace experimentation, toggling between styles, mediums, and techniques to push the boundaries of my work.

I often collaborate with nature, using upcycled materials and allowing environmental elements like heat, rain and wind to shape my work, blurring the line between artist and environment. The concept of sustainability, at its core, has become a central theme in my work, influenced by my father's journey to America and a career in science and clean energy. Given the privilege of growing up and living in the country with the most influence over global change, I view my work as a tool for fostering ongoing conversations and questions about how we shape our future and consume our present.