Asu Ceren - Turkey

Though Asu Ceren currently calls Germany home, it’s Turkey—Istanbul specifically—that holds her heart. Born and raised there, she says the environment has subtly influenced her art: “My art isn’t ’Turkish’ per se, but there are details that can be traced back to my roots, especially the details in the ornaments and the textures—those are similar to Turkish scarves and rugs.” She says she didn’t even realize that her culture was seeping into her work until it was all there. Beyond her Turkish heritage, her work is heavily influenced by animals and a playful sensibility.