cv.

English (fluent), German (A2), Turkish (native), Dutch (A1 completed, currently studying A2)

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education.

  1. 2021 – 2023
    Royal Academy of Art The Hague / Royal Conservatoire The Hague
    Master of Music, ArtScience
  2. 2015 – 2018
    Istanbul University State Conservatory
    Accordion Certificate Programme
  3. 2010 – 2016
    Sabancı University
    Bachelor of Art, Visual Arts and Communication Design
  4. 2006 – 2010
    Üsküdar Ahmet Keleşoğlu Anadolu Lisesi
    High school

grants & residencies.

  1. 2026
    Coaching Trajectory at iii, Netherlands
  2. 2024
    Condivisioneresidenza Artist Residency, Italy
    An artistic residency for artists from different areas of Italy and abroad, founded in 2012 in Mola di Bari, organised by Officina dell'arte - APS.
  3. 2021
    Holland Scholarship, Netherlands
    For the ArtScience master programme.
  4. 2021
    Piksel New Media Residency Program, Türkiye
    A training, support, and community building programme.
  5. 2019
    Autonomous Art Machine Residency / Nesin Art Village, Türkiye

festivals, exhibitions & performances.

  1. 2026
    TogetherTogether Collective Performance, Expo Bart, Nijmegen: At Our Own Risk
    A participatory performance and installation for collective learning.
  2. 2026
    BYOB at TETEM, Enschede, with Valentina Ugolini: Mind Your Strawberries
    A live visual and sound-based work that delves into the hidden worlds around us.
  3. 2026
    Patch Studio: A Very Personal Relationship Between Sound and Movement
    A performance that explores new possibilities of traditional musical expression.
  4. 2025
    Theater de Regentes, D&I Programma: Melancholic Girlhood
    A live music and spoken word performance.
  5. 2025
    iii (instrument inventors initiative), Flipchart: A Very Personal Relationship Between Sound and Movement
    A performance that explores new possibilities of traditional musical expression.
  6. 2025
    Korzo Theatre, Playground: A Very Personal Relationship Between Sound and Movement
    A performance that explores new possibilities of traditional musical expression.
  7. 2025
    Sonic Sleep at Studio 187, with Caterina Santullo: It Should Have Been Birds
    A live music and spoken word performance.
  8. 2025
    OOAM Festival, Baden, Switzerland: A Very Personal Relationship Between Sound and Movement
    A performance that explores new possibilities of traditional musical expression.
  9. 2024
    Intersect Series, StudioLoos, The Hague: A Very Personal Relationship Between Sound and Movement
    A performance that explores new possibilities of traditional musical expression.
  10. 2024
    Fiber Fest Pre Event at MURMUR: A Very Personal Relationship Between Sound and Movement
    A performance that explores new possibilities of traditional musical expression.
  11. 2023
    KABK Graduation Show: A Very Personal Relationship Between Sound and Movement
    A performance that explores new possibilities of traditional musical expression.
  12. 2023
    HONK Exhibition: A Very Personal Relationship Between Sound and Movement
    ArtScience graduates' preview show, filling a 2000 m² space in Laak with installations and performances.
  13. 2023
    CASS x Rewire Concert: A Very Personal Relationship Between Sound and Movement
    A performance that explores new possibilities of traditional musical expression.
  14. 2022
    Het Hem: ArtScience Shortcuts
    A duo performance on how we can go beyond the traditional structure of the accordion.
  15. 2022
    CASS Concert Series: HaLO (The Hague Laptop Orchestra)
    An improvisation-based ensemble of eight performers with laptops, sensors and electronics.
  16. 2021
    Akbank Sanat: Obticeo
    An interactive digital performance.
  17. 2020
    Ars Electronica Festival 2020: Onisma
    A textile organism as an electronic instrument.
  18. 2019
    Media (Im)Possibilities, Nesin Art Village group exhibition: Kaos (Chaos)
    An interactive installation.
  19. 2019
    Wunderfest Festival 2019: Alternature / Mushrooms
    An outdoor installation.

work experience.

  1. 2026 –
    Helicopter Studio
    Member, Collective Organisation & Facilities Coordination
  2. 2026 –
    LI-MA / ICK Dance Company, Intuition Machine
    Researcher
  3. 2022 –
    Freelance Sound Designer / Artist
  4. 2025 –
    Greens in the Park Restaurant, The Hague
    Freelance Chef
  5. 2025
    Rewire Festival / iii (instrument inventors initiative), Proximity Music
    Production / Technical Assistance
  6. 2024
    UNFOLD Technasium Festival
    Tent Chef
  7. 2024
    Dadodans, WeeRKLaNK
    Production / Technical Assistance
  8. 2023 – 2024
    GoedEten, The Hague
    Sous-chef
  9. 2023
    Oscar Santillan, Treelemma
    Production / Technical Assistance
  10. 2022 – 2023
    CAAOSSS Concert Series
    Organiser & Production / Technical Assistance
  11. 2022
    UNFOLD Technasium Festival
    Tent Chef
  12. 2018 – 2019
    Wunder Innovation Studio
    Service Designer
  13. 2017
    Maker Çocuk / Maker Atölye
    Designer, Maker, Educator
  14. 2015
    Alice BBDO
    Designer / Internship
  15. 2015
    Blippar Istanbul
    Designer / Internship

volunteer experience.

  1. 2023 – 2024
    Consciouskitchen
    Sous-chef. A movement that fights food waste by rescuing would-be-wasted food and turning it into delicious meals for the community.
  2. 2017 – 2018
    Robotel
    Designer in the Robotel community, creating free 3D-printed hands and arms for people who need an upper limb assistive device.
  3. 2010 – 2011
    CIP (Civic Involvement Projects)
    Projects with socially and economically disadvantaged children: drama, cultural exchange and gender activities.