About

I am a self-taught artist working exclusively in watercolor. I do not wear glasses; I navigate and see the world constantly through my astigmatism, which naturally shapes how I perceive light, focus, and blur.

​My practice is rooted in meticulous detail, focusing on the raw, tactile reality of natural, domestic, and weathered life—from biological benthic studies and flora to rusted, decaying, and wildlife. I don't paint a sanitized, idealized version of the world. Instead, I am drawn to imperfections, wear-and-tear, and raw honesty.

Working primarily in intimate formats, I explore the tension between precision and atmosphere. My work intentionally oscillates between two contrasting moods: clean, airy light and deep, dramatic chiaroscuro shadows infused with gloom and grit.

​By isolating organic and raw subjects—whether a delicate marine specimen, a peeled garlic bulb, or weathered elements—and placing them against structured domestic patterns or deep, moody backdrops, I create visual studies that invite the viewer to look closer at the quiet poetry of decay and survival.

Contacts

+90 534 357 37 97
studio@nurdankaygisiz.com

nurkayart@gmail.com
Urla Izmir, TURKIYE

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