I would like to introduce my newest piece, but before I do, I want to explain my inspiration. This painting speaks to the power of the collective. How often we think, “I am just one person what can I do?” But when we come together to work towards a common goal, we have the power to make a difference.
“Back to Black” by Hulis Mavruk
The details.
Amy Winehouse is enchanting to me, her voice, her talent, her soul. She really left her mark, and as an artist that resonates with me.
My hope is thar when people see this work, they realize nothing is ever as it seems. We see a pretty package but often fail to understand how much work, how many little details, how many people come together to make it all happen. We are all one in the end, we are all powerful, just look at the difference we can make.
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I recently completed a portrait of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk. He was the founder of the Turkish republic, my home country. Mustafa Kemal Atatürk Modernized Turkey, created a secular society, and gave women legal and civil freedom. Appointed woman the right to vote, to hold office. He was the first to create a day to honor children. As the first president of Turkey in 1923, he was a man ahead of his time and his contributions to not only the country of Turkey but also the world is admirable. I felt compelled to honor him and his contributions and to watch my granddaughter stand in awe of the portrait knowing the weight and the importance of his contributions to women’s rights was an incredible moment. I chose to share this today, August 30th is celebrated as Victory Day, it is the day of liberation when Turkey became a country at the leadership of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk.
