Özlem graduated from Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University, Department of Ceramics, and has built a multidisciplinary artistic practice spanning pastel painting, sculpture, and ceramic arts.

Her work is known for its deeply emotional atmosphere, often centered on feminine figures rendered with sensitivity and strength. She is particularly recognized for her ability to depict delicate textures such as tulle with a striking sense of lightness and feeling, transforming everyday materials into poetic visual experiences.

Özlem has participated in numerous group exhibitions in both ceramics and painting, and has also held solo exhibitions showcasing her distinctive artistic voice. Alongside her studio practice, she has worked as an educator, sharing her knowledge through art workshops and courses.

As a practitioner of art therapy, she transforms emotions into color and memories into art—creating works that are both expressive and healing, bridging inner experience with visual form.