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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