Bio
I am a London-based artist creating abstract kinetic sculptures. Born in Tehran, Iran, and raised in Istanbul, Turkey, I moved to London 15 years ago. With a background in design and science, I transitioned from a 20-year career in architecture to dedicate myself fully to my art practice in 2021.
My art journey began with personal introspection and is now inspired by societal structures, human interactions, and constructed notions. My work employs mechanical movement and audience interaction, exploring themes of individual psychoanalysis and social mechanisms through abstract geometry, light, sound, and movement. Previous series such as Death Rituals and Powerscape delved into individuals, rituals, and social mechanisms.
Select exhibitions and recognition include a residency with the Barbican Arts Group Trust, showcases at the Yunus Emre Institute and the Nunnery Gallery in 2023, a nomination for the VAA International Exhibition & Scholarship Prize in 2024, and a private exhibition titled Powerscape in 2025.
Statement
I create abstract kinetic sculptures that combine complex ideas with sensory experiences. Through mechanical movement, light, and audience interaction, my work engages the viewer’s emotions and thoughts in unexpected ways. My art is grounded in philosophy, social science, and technology, using geometry, sound, and motion as its main building blocks.
Each sculpture acts as a portal, encouraging people to think more deeply about their own ideas. Because these works are kinetic, they move and change, using ‘social energy’ to explore how we live today through our shared rituals and memories.
I use a wide range of materials, including fabric, wood, metal, electronics, and 3D-printed parts, to build bespoke mechanisms for every piece. My sculptures fall into three categories: Analogue, Digital, and Hybrid. Each one stays still until an observer engages with it. Ultimately, these pieces invite you to find a personal connection with the art while helping me to constantly question and refine my own work.
Exhibitions
2026 May Ambiguous Structure,
Duo Exhibition, with artist Pavel Otdelnov
Masterworks Gallery, Budapest / Hungary
2025 Nov The Last Train,
Group exhibition, Curator: Sima Toropov-Vassilieva
Old Packham Station Waiting Room, London / UK
2025 June The Matrix,
Group exhibition, Curator: Anastasia Kachalova
Algha’s Plantroom, London / UK
2025 Apr Nomadic Thoughts: Powerscape,
Solo exhibition, Curator: Alexa Muen
Not For Sale Gallery, London / UK
2023 Oct Bring Your Light: Bow Arts,
Group exhibition Curator: Chila Burman
Nunnery Gallery, London / UK
2023 May 5. Turkish Community Art Exhibition,
Group Exhibition
Yunus Emre Institute, London / UK
2022 May The Gate of the Void,
Solo Exhibition
Artworks Project Space, BAGT, London / UK
2021 Dec BAGT Open,
Group Exhibition, Curators: M. Williams & L. Ashcroft
Barbican Arts Group Trust, London / UK
2019 Apr “Liked” Design,
Solo Exhibition
SoAD, Mithras House Exhibition Hall, Brighton / UK
Residency
2026 May-June Memory Disorder,
Artist Residency (4 weeks)
Pacsa Art Residency. Pacsa / Hungary
2022 Apr-May The Gate of the Void,
Artist Residency (6 weeks)
Artworks Project Space, BAGT, London / UK
Publishing / Interview / Coverage
“The Kinetics of Thought“:
In the London Studio of Sasan Sahafi, 2026 April
Zima Magazin, Author: Olga Goshchanskaya
“International Day of Light Artist talk ”
with artist curator Alexa Muen, 2025 May
Not For Sale Gallery, London / UK
“Nomadic Thoughts”
Artist profile, 2025 Feb
Batonart Magazine Issue no:83, Istanbul / Turkey
Cover Image,
BetonArt Magazine No.83, 2025 Feb
Chinese Ink, 2018, Binat Architecture Media Group, Istanbul / Turkey
“Error and Mistakes”
Podcast and Post (Interview in Turkish) 2022 Oct
Podcast: Ehlen ve Sehven, Subject: The Mistake Is About the Past
Interviewer: Melis Cankara, Manifold Press, Istanbul / Turkey
Award/Prize/Nomination
VAA International Exhibition & Scholarship Prize
2024 Jan Nominated
“Calling The Dead”
Visual Artist Association London / UK
Artist in Residence
Prize winner, 2021 Dec
“Void: Collision”
BAGT, London / UK
The Will+Partners Award
Award winner, 2020 July
“The Port Tower(s) of the Forest”
Will+Partners, London / UK
Designer Background
2011- 2020, Senior Architectural Designer, London / UK
2005- 2011, Architect, Istanbul / Turkey
2000- 2005, Architectural Designer, Istanbul / Turkey