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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.
Özlem Nalu is open to custom commissions for both pastel paintings and sculptural works, offering the opportunity to create deeply personal pieces tailored to individual stories, spaces, and emotions. Whether capturing a meaningful moment in a delicate pastel composition or translating an idea into a tactile sculptural form, each commission is approached with sensitivity, care, and artistic depth.
These bespoke works allow collectors to collaborate directly in the creative process, resulting in artworks that are not only visually unique but also emotionally resonant. From intimate studies to more expressive statement pieces, every commission becomes a dialogue between artist and collector, shaped by feeling and imagination.
To explore a custom work with Özlem Nalu, please get in touch with us.