"New Visions, New Voices" - Gözde Kaya

Archway Gallery's current exhibition "New Visions, New Voices; Inspiring Connections Through Art" features works by newest member artists Rhonda Radford Adams, Michael Angell, Gözde Kaya, Kay Sarver, and Eric Stiles.  Here is some insight into artist Gözde Kaya:

Gözde Kaya was born and raised in Istanbul, Turkey, loving art and design, studied interior architecture.  Her studies took her to Germany and Spain.  She describes her travels:  “Living in Barcelona in 2014 for my master’s degree, was the best experience for me.  Barcelona felt like a version of Istanbul, but without the struggles of a big metropolis .  The city’s vibrant  colors spiked my imagination ; everywhere I looked, there was something inspiring.  In 2018, at a studio of a Turkish ceramic artist, I discovered ceramics, loved it and found a fresh way to discover myself.”

Sergio Yellow Hat by Gozde Kaya

The subject matter of Gözde’s ceramics involves body work;   “Through my art, I exploit and reshape the body, embracing its imperfections and exaggerating them to create unique characters.  I find beauty in these flaws, transforming them into playful and expressive forms.   Today, I focus on two main areas: creating colorful figurative sculptures that celebrate diversity, and making custom evil eye objects to bring protection and positivity to people’s lives.  Each piece I make feels very personal, and I love imagining the stories they create in their new homes.”  

Gözde’s  art offers the viewer a personal reaction.    Adding more education, she also  attended Houston's Glassell School, 
“Which profoundly changed my perspective on art.   This experience deepened my understanding of creative expression,
and inspired me to approach my work with even more passion and insight."  Her unique characters bring an immediate reaction from their audience, and usually with a smile.