About me

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.

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Projects

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  The Table IIExhibited at the Interim Show of Goldsmiths MFA Fine Art Programme. 2023 Various materials including calcium chloride, Polyurethane foam, silicone, found objects, carpet, foam, cooper. 70x130x20 cm
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  “Hello! How can I assist you today?”A Collaborative Iteration with ChatGPT 2023 21x30 cm Ikea fiskbo frame, 80gr printed paper, A4 folder
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  Dissolving ChainExhibited at the exhibition of Loess Collective's "Taste the Difference", inside an also Tesco store's food fridge at Hypa Studios.

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Projects credited in

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  "Taste the Difference" ExhibitionVideos and photographs produced and edited for the social media advertisement and archive of Loess Collective's "Taste the Different" exhibition
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  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

Junior FellowGoldsmiths, University of London
Aug 2024London, United KingdomPart Time
Goldsmiths MFA Fine Art Visiting Tutor Programme Organiser Support teaching staff in administering the visiting tutor system and liaise with visiting artists, curators, academics, critics and students.
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Assistant Art FacilitatorArtbash
Aug 2024Hackney, London, UKPart Time
After School Art Club Supporting the lead art teacher in organizing, running art lessons, and cleaning up after sessions. Preparing materials, setting up the workspace. Encouraging 6-0-year-old students to explore their creativity in a safe and supportive environment.

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Skills

• Interior Architecture
• Graphic Design
• Social Media Management
• Furniture Design
• Lecturing
• Educational Design
• Art
• Art Book
• Branding Design
• Art Teaching

Education

M.F.A Masters Fine Art Goldsmiths, University of London
Aug 2022London, United Kingdom
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Master Arts DegreeDokuz Eylul University Faculty of Fine Arts
Aug 2018 - Jun 2020Izmir, Turkey
Cumulative GPA: 4/4

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Awards

The Warden's PrizeGoldsmiths, University of London
The Warden’s Prizes (formerly the Warden’s Purchase Prizes) are awarded to selected students in celebration of the achievement of work in their final exhibitions.
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MEKAN 2016İstanbul Kültür University
First Prize at National Interior Architecture Students Graduation Project Competition