Where Dreams Meet Canvas
In this work, I focused on the state between stability and loss of control. By floating in emptiness, uncertainty and transition are created. The missing facial features are a deliberate choice, turning the bodies into carriers of emotion and tension. I am interested in the balance between closeness and distance, between holding on and letting go… a moment in which stability exists only seemingly. A4 Black and white PITT pastels 23.12.2025 / Leyla
In this work, I explore the human expression of the Aries zodiac sign. Animal elements such as horn, ear, and eye are integrated into a female side portrait, merging into a new, independent figure. The gaze of the face is directed toward a luminous form, symbolizing the fire and powerful energy of Aries. I am particularly fascinated by the creative interplay of different forms and their fusion into a harmonious whole. A3 Black and white PITT pastels 01.03.2026 / Leyla
In this work, I drew a black and a white horse, head to head, eyes closed. It is not about opposition, but about complementarity. Both differ in color, appearance, and presence, and it is precisely in these differences that their connection arises. Without eye contact, without movement, they trust each other completely. Their closeness is quiet, yet profound. I wanted to show that harmony does not arise from sameness, but from mutual acceptance. That love begins where differences do not divide, but complete one another. For me, this motif represents spiritual connection, trust, and the quiet knowledge of recognizing a part of oneself in another. Black and white, as well as day and night. A3 Black and white PITT pastels 12.01.2026 / Leyla
The work explores pride and cultural heritage. The vibrant colors symbolize vitality and self determination, while the direct, slightly averted gaze represents independence and reflection. 60 x 80 cm Oil paint 25.08.2024 / Leyla
The painting explores the unity of humans and nature as well as the duality of opposites: wilderness and cultivation, heat and coolness, past and present, instinct and spirituality. The left side depicts a savannah landscape with a giraffe and a setting sun, while the right side is dominated by lush greens, foliage, and a female figure with a horse. The differently colored eyes emphasize this duality. Above the forehead floats a small figure, symbolizing consciousness. 70 x 100 cm Watercolor + oil paint 13.09.2024 / Leyla
This work delves into identity as a layered, ever shifting reality, both constructed and deeply personal. The central face remains calm and present, yet it is woven with marks, lines, and patches of color, echoing cultural influences, inner processes, and the impressions the world leaves upon us. The direct gaze invites awareness and self reflection, while the fragmented forms reveal an identity that is always evolving, overlapping, and transforming. Here, the face is not a fixed form, but a living space where personality, experience, and external forces coexist, visible all at once. 70 x 100 cm Oil paint 04.10.2024/Leyla
Time is not an object, but a space in which consciousness, motion, and human existence are continuously interconnected. Oil paint 20.09.2024 / Leyla
A glimpse into the chaos and beauty within us. Black pen, pencil, and eraser 08.09.2023 / Leyla
This work explores the idea that there is something greater than ourselves. Something we cannot fully comprehend, yet something we look up to or feel deeply connected with. It exists within all of us, and yet it seems so distant that it feels like a dream. But once you grasp this energy and learn to control it, its power becomes your ally. Our lives revolve around energy; whether it is positive or negative is in your hands. Many things happen in life… what matters most is how you respond to them. 80 x 100 cm Oil paint + watercolor 31.12.2024 / Leyla
In this artwork I explore the reality in which we live and an inner parallel space that exists within us at the same time. Both layers meet and overlap with one another. States between body, soul, and mind. Three forces that every human carries within and with which one must learn to deal consciously. I am interested in the moment when the visible and the invisible meet, where the outer world and inner perception can no longer be clearly separated. 70 × 100 cm Oil paint 29 January 2026 / Leyla
In his eyes lies the calm of a storm and the weight of countless battles never fought. Each gaze speaks of honor, duty, and unwavering resolve. A silent guardian, whose strength is not in words, but in the unshakable presence he commands. - 25x42cm - Originally Hand painted
This work represents quiet strength and the power of inner light. The calm, inward looking posture symbolizes self reflection, sensitivity, and the courage to consciously face one’s own thoughts and feelings. The candle stands for hope, awareness, and guidance in the dark. Its gentle light breaks through the shadows and reminds us that clarity often arises in moments of silence. The fine, flowing lines in the hair resemble invisible streams of thought, movement within, while outwardly everything appears calm. This work explores both the fragility and the quiet strength of the inner self. The figure appears withdrawn, almost lost, yet the light of the candle stands in strong contrast to this darkness. It is not a bright, rescuing light, but a soft whisper. For me, it is about the idea that strength does not have to be loud. Sometimes it lies in silence, in endurance, in continuing to burn despite the wind. “Whisper of Light” is a reminder that even the smallest light is enough to break through darkness. 25 × 42 cm PITT Pastel, black and white + blending tools, eraser 06 January 2026 / Leyla
This work embodies pure presence and unshakable inner power. The leopard’s direct, piercing gaze represents clarity, instinct, and absolute awareness. Light and shadow merge into a powerful balance of calm and intensity. The organic patterns across the fur feel like living structures of energy and consciousness, almost like an inner network revealing strength and wisdom. The luminous eyes draw the viewer into a moment of deep stillness where everything essential becomes tangible. The leopard symbolizes self-confidence, focus, and the reminder that true strength rises from inner clarity. It is the embodiment of control, presence, and primal life force. 170 × 100 cm PITT Pastel, black and white 21 January 2026 / Leyla
The work is about the energy hidden within our subconscious. It reveals a vibrant current rising from the inner depths, becoming visible and creating connection. In the lower part, many hands reach out from a deep, luminous blue — searching, groping, filled with longing for something greater than themselves. This blue represents the infinity of the inner self, the calm and the unspoken. From the center, a stream of light grows upward, leading to the floating, translucent figures. They stand as symbols of our higher subconscious in its purest form. 70 x 100 Oil on canvas 12.02.2026 / Leyla
I created the same idea in two different sizes to compare their impact. The larger version appears much more present and immediately draws the viewer’s attention. It also allowed me to work out more details and further develop myself artistically. Both figures represent the same person. The oversized figure symbolizes the true self, the ancient powerful soul that everyone carries within but rarely reveals. The true self remains hidden, observing, knowing and patient. The small figure represents the body in everyday life, doubting, searching and often disconnected from its own greatness. 70 × 100 cm PITT Pastel, black and white 18 January 2026 / Leyla