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My Artwork

This page presents a selection of my paintings and personal artistic practice. My work explores symbolism, mythology, human psychology, and the relationship between memory, nature, and culture. Each series reflects an ongoing research process, where painting becomes both a visual language and a way of thinking.

2023

Intentions is a series inspired by human wishes and intentions. Through symbolic imagery, the works explore hope, memory, and the invisible connections between individual stories and collective experience.

Screenshot of an artwork from Aslı Ekim's contemporary painting portfolio.
Contemporary figurative painting of a woman standing beside a potted plant, oil on canvas by Aslı Ekim.

2015

Portraits From the Past brings together portraits created throughout my artistic journey. Each work captures a moment in time, documenting the evolution of my visual language, observation, and approach to portraiture.

2020

Poetry is a series of oil paintings and collages inspired by one of my own poems. Centered around the imagery of midnight and the moon, the works explore silence, memory, and the emotional landscapes that emerge between darkness and light.

Mixed media artwork combining portrait, collage, and symbolic blue circle inspired by memory and urban history.
Fantasy character concept art featuring an armored warrior with ornate golden armor and mythical design.

2022

Protector of the Chain is part of a digital series dedicated to powerful female heroes. Through generative design and contemporary illustration, the project celebrates courage, resilience, and the enduring presence of women whose stories deserve to be remembered.

2022

Demonized Verse is the digital continuation of Night Wanderers. Rooted in Turkish mythology, the series reimagines legendary beings through a contemporary visual language while preserving their symbolic narratives.

Digital illustration of Kara Kula inspired by Turkish mythology and folklore.
Digital artwork of a bird with outstretched wings surrounded by symbolic geometric elements.

2023

Loser explores the quiet strength that emerges after defeat. Every wound tells the story of a struggle, and every loss carries the possibility of becoming something new.

2018

Inspired by Turkish mythology, Night Wanderers explores legendary beings through symbolism, folklore, and contemporary painting, presenting them as misunderstood keepers of balance rather than creatures of fear.

Expressionist portrait painting of a woman with symbolic elements and vivid red background.
Contemporary painting exploring symbolism, transformation, and emotional expression.

2018

Bage tells the story of exile, memory, and survival. Inspired by my family's migration from the Caucasus to Rumelia, the painting transforms a personal history into a visual narrative about loss, resilience, and the enduring connection between identity and homeland.

2018

The White Line Collection explores the expressive potential of black and white ink on toned paper. Built through hand-drawn cross-hatching, each piece uses line, light, and contrast to create depth, texture, and atmosphere.

Self portrait painting by Aslı Ekim exploring identity through expressive figurative art.

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