Ilayda Mercankaya

Visual Artist

I am a researcher and self-taught artist mapping the unseen: exploring the topographic contours of the inner world.

Selected Works | Twin Studies

Pair of a diptych with fluid washes and intricate topographical lines. The pair depicts a geographical strait and a human throat.

Diptych experiment: Two identical ink stains subjected to different linear interpretations. The line work varies in density and structure to test how the same form changes through drawing.

In my latest series, Twin Studies, I investigate the balance between structure and spontaneity. Each piece of organic line art is an invitation to look closer at the details of our life choices. Whether working on a specific series or a standalone project, my goal is to capture the truth through visual language. Explore my full portfolio and current series to see how topographic contour presents itself over fluid structures.

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Stacked journals of the artist Ilayda Mercankaya in black and white.

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Here I share my studio notes, reflections, and the process behind my art.

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