Ilke Sahin (b. 1992, Istanbul) is in the first year of her MFA (Master of Fine Arts) at Goldsmiths University in London, UK. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Interior Architecture from Istanbul Technical University.
She blends various mediums such as sculpture, installation, film, photography, and verbal elements into her artistic narrative. Her work is rooted in a profound exploration of tactility, haptics, and particularly, the experiences of the human skin – the wounds, scabs, and traces. A fascination with the ontological processes of wounds is evident, embodying layers that transcend physical trauma, illness, and healing.
Projects
Projects credited in
- 30.8Named after a painting by Paul Klee, Contemplation at Breakfast is a duo based half in London and half in Istanbul, with roots in Eskisehir, Turkey. Childhood friends Meric Balkandere and Ethem Saran reunited after years apart to revive their musical collaboration. Employing guitar, bass, drums, and synths, the duo explores influences from Jazz, Psychedelic, and Indie genres.
Work history
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LecturerIstanbul Halic University
- Istanbul, TurkeyPart Time
• Developed and implemented a well-structured curriculum for “Portfolio” and “Museum Design” courses.
• Collaborated with students to organise at least three field trips for each course, involving groups of 30-40 participants.
• Attained high levels of audience engagement through public speaking activities.
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Artist AssistantVarious Turkish Artists
- Istanbul, TurkeyPart Time
• Worked closely with the artists to make their production processes easier and more efficient.
• Contributed to the curation of a fine art festival.
• Accomplished art maintenance tasks both alone and in a team-oriented environment.
• Negotiated with suppliers for art materials, thereby contributing to the effective maintenance and preservation of artworks.
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Skills
- Interior Architecture
- Graphic Design
- Social Media Management
- Furniture Design
- Editorial Design
- Lecturing
- Educational Design
- Art
- Art Book
- Branding Design
Education
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Master Arts DegreeDokuz Eylul University Faculty of Fine Arts
- Izmir, Turkey
Cumulative GPA: 4/4
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Awards
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MEKAN 2016İstanbul Kültür University
First Prize at National Interior Architecture Students Graduation Project Competition