Name
Cherry Skulls-La Dolce Vita by CCREATT X GBDAY
Description
In this artwork, a woman in Anatolia takes a selfie in a traditional mirror known as the "dowry mirror" a mirror that used to be part of a bride's dowry in Anatolian culture. I chose this object to depict the reflection of the woman through the lens of traditions and a patriarchal perspective. The phone in the woman's hand signifies technology and our present- day world. While taking a selfie, her hair transforms into silhouettes of oppressive male figures, whispering loudly into her ears. These whispers symbolize the gender and societal pressures that women face in the modern world.
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# [Büşra Özen]
Büşra Özen, born in 1995 in Turkey, is a passionate graphic designer with a background in fine arts. She completed her undergraduate education at Anadolu University, one of the finest arts faculties in the country, majoring in graphic arts. After graduating, she embarked on her professional journey as an art director at a renowned post-production company in İstanbul, where she specialized in character and environment design for a period of two years.
Following this experience, she assumed the role of art department manager at an advertising agency in Istanbul, dedicating three years to working with numerous global brands. Currently, she continues her career in the Marketing department of a brokerage firm, based in Istanbul. Illustration has always been her passion, serving as her personal haven where she can escape the rules of graphic design or brand guidelines, producing solely for herself.
In the moments between her demanding work schedule, she finds solace in her personal space, an area where she can indulge in playing games during evenings or weekends. Her illustrations, therefore, serve as a reflection of her inner world and ideas. They provide a sense of freedom, making her feel true to herself.
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