Hi, I’m Sarp.
I am an Istanbul-based artist and designer whose practice moves between visual art, art toys, products, ventures and digital platforms. With a background in both visual communication and product design, my work has gradually expanded across different mediums, usually driven by curiosity, personal needs and the process of figuring out how to turn an idea into something real.
Background
1996–2003
Robert College — Istanbul
2003–2009
Visual Communication Design — Sabancı University, Istanbul
Studied visual communication with a focus on graphic design, while developing an interest in working across different creative disciplines.
2010–2011
Integrated Product Design — Brunel University, London
Completed an MSc in Integrated Product Design, extending a visual design background into physical products, prototyping and problem solving.
2012–2015
Visual Design & Creative Technology
Worked professionally in visual design and advertising technology, first at MediaMind and later at Sizmek.
2016–2023
Kutuda Sanat Var
Founded Türkiye’s first art-focused subscription-box initiative, combining art materials, creative exercises and content designed to encourage more people to make art.
2022–2024
Avalanche & NFT Ecosystem
Worked as an independent NFT artist and later as a partner and consultant to Salvor, while experimenting with digital art, blockchain-based ownership and new creative models.
2023–2024
ArtSoup
Co-founded a collaborative art initiative within the Avalanche ecosystem, bringing together more than 80 artists from around the world who created over 1,500 artworks in pairs using a blind-switch method.
Today
Independent Practice
Works independently across visual art, Matah art toys, products, ventures and platforms, following ideas into whichever medium or format makes the most sense for them.