RESIDENTS
We are a group of artists whose talents complement each other under a single roof : Chekmeceler Art, Culture & Performance Studio.
AZIZ MURAT ASLAN / VISUAL ARTIST & PERFORMER
1980. Founder of Chekmeceler Art Culture & Performance Studio. Visual artist, Karagöz artist, shadow theatre performer, author, engineer, lecturer. Speaking English, German & Turkish.


BASAK ILHAN / CURATOR & ART HISTORIAN
1992. Cofounder of Chekmeceler Art Culture & Performance Studio. Art Historian, Curator, Public Relations, Art Management.
GIORGIO COSSU / PHOTOGRAPHER
1973. Documentary photographer, editorial project coordinator, photo tour and workshop expert. Speaking Italian, English, French, Spanish, Portuguese and Dutch. International Projects Coordinator of Chekmeceler Art Culture & Performance Studio.

BARIŞ BAŞ / TRADITIONAL ARTIST
1979. Traditional artist, Rhythm instruments, Artistic assistant.


UĞUR ASLAN / PHOTOGRAPHER
1994. Photographer, Video Artist, Karagöz Art Apprentice Figure Maker.
Collaborative partners & Consultants
Dedication. Experience. Passion.
Here are the volunteer consultants who support our creative team's projects. Their experience and knowledge contribute greatly to our art collective. Through their support, we are able to establish a bridge linking past, present, and future.