About Me
I was born in Istanbul in 1992. I completed my secondary education at
Üsküdar American Academy and my high school at Saint Benoît French High
School. The first thing that taught me at a young age that art is a form
of expression was painting. Once that connection was made, transforming my
inner world into an art form became a natural reflex for me.
I studied Visual Communication Design for a year at Bahçeşehir University,
during which I also took painting classes. Later, I pursued Acting at
Istanbul Aydın University. I also studied Musical Theatre for a year at
Istanbul University State Conservatory. Although I couldn't complete it
due to the demanding schedule of TV series work, that year immersed in
music, acting, and dance further strengthened my desire for
multidisciplinary creation.
I have been working professionally as an actor since 2008. I write,
compose, and sing my own songs. For those interested, you can find me on
Spotify.
Painting, however, was an area I kept my distance from for many years.
Perhaps it was because, from a young age, I noticed how individual
creativity could lose its uniqueness under subjective tastes. A
realization I first encountered through painting. This year, to remember
the freedom of creating without overthinking the outcome, I returned to
the canvas. Here's to enjoying untampered creation and process of progress
together!
Hayal Köseoğlu
