About me
I'm an Istanbul-based freelance illustrator - sculpture/toy maker.
I love creating things that make you smile and I enjoy learning new things everyday.
Education
2009-2013
Işılay Saygın Fine Arts Highschool/Painting dept.
Izmir
2013-2018
Anadolu University/Graphic Design dept.
Eskişehir
Experience
2019-
Fam
Illustrator
Istanbul
2020
Koff Animation
Intern
Istanbul
2021
Unico Studio
2D game artist/Illustrator
Silicon Valley
2016-2021
Exhibitions
22. International Izmir/European Jazz Fest Poster Selection
"Super Fantastik" group show
"Super Fantastik II." group show
Anadolu University Graphic design dept. graduation show
Galerist "Sunday Morning" group show
Carre d'Artiste Istanbul guest artist
Edit Alsancak "Izmir-European Jazz fest "Publik market" solo selection
Kova Art Space "O Eski Güzel, Kötü Günler" group show
Mecra "Aysel Gürel" group show
Wieden+Kennedy Amsterdam "Lost and not Found" group show
Soho House "Lost on the Highway" group show
Fam opening group show
Fam Istanbul Comic & Arts fest "Stop" group show
Fam "Pulse" group show
Fam "Ozmoz" 3D game exhibition/group show
Ada Modern Art Gallery "50 illustrators together" group show
Interviews
MediaCat magazine: Interview
Elele magazine: “Generation Z” interview
Mercado online art platform: “Diyalog” interview
Tasarlayanlar online art platform: interview
InBetween online design platform: “Spotlight” Interview+podcast
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Boxinaboxidea magazine: “Portfolyo” (Short bio)
Podcasts
Manifold: “Karekafalar” podcast
Inbetween design platform: “Spotlight” podcast
Awards, Selections
22. International Izmir-European Jazz Festival Poster selection
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(Participated as illustrator)
Fam “Ozmoz” Game exhibition/group show: Crystal Apple awards, Felis awards
Lokal & ERG “Merak Edenler” project: Crystal Apple awards, Felis awards
Others
Contribution: Approval studio “Tips on design collaboration from industry experts”
Featured: Katalog online media platform “Focus”
Collaboration: Callingmag x Swatch
Collaboration: Converse "Create together"
Collaboration: Borderless "Editions"
Collaboration: SneaksUp/Le Koko Collectif: #Halamutluyumçünkü
Please feel free to contact me for anything!
eceagirtmis@gmail.com
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