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Ozlem Yeni is an international visual artist (PhD) whose practice explores the bonds between people and places. With roots in Türkiye, years in Australia, and her current home in Arizona, her work is shaped by themes of migration, memory, and belonging. Working across drawing, painting, mixed…Ozlem Yeni is an international visual artist (PhD) whose practice explores the bonds between people and places. With roots in Türkiye, years in Australia, and her current home in Arizona, her work is shaped by themes of migration, memory, and belonging. Working across drawing, painting, mixed media, and installation, Ozlem creates spaces that hold emotion and invite connection. Her exhibitions have spanned Turkey, Japan, Australia, Albania, and the United States, with works in global collections. As both an academic and a gallery founder, she brings depth and community spirit into her practice. Now based in Arizona, she draws inspiration from the desert’s vastness and the stories embedded in everyday environments.

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