Award winning Turkish miniature artist Gulay Pelin is recognised as Australia’s one of distinct miniature artists whose unique and contemporary art charmingly bridges Turkish miniature from past to present.

“Fusing traditional and contemporary miniature art within its own uniqueness and intricacy offers a delightful experience that is too captivating for viewers to explore further at every look.”

Gulay has a BA degree with 1st place Honors in Manuscript Arts from 9 Eylul Uni, Turkey; uses many symbols and illumination in her artworks that can be classified as traditional and contemporary; both reflect a fine elaboration and inspiration from traditional Turkish motifs and Ottoman calligraphy where fearlessly used rich gouache colours and gold leaves are seen.

She is a regular competitor of prestigious art prizes throughout Australia and Turkey; creator of “Anatolian Dream” exhibition held with Sydney University in 2007; guest lecturer of “The Art of Islam” in Art Gallery of New South Wales, and exhibitor in “Out of Anatolia” to commemorate 40th year of Turkish migration to Australia.

Gulay holds regular exhibitions in Australia and Turkey and her art is represented in private and corporate collections in both countries and internationally.

Gulay’s Turkish Miniature Art courses and seminars are accessible in Kirribilli Neighbourhood Centre and Cintemani Art Group.

Gulay Pelin is also Creative Director of Pelin Exclusive; her collections can be reached on www.pelinexclusive.com.au

Gulay is available for commission artwork worldwide.