My time spent in the vibrant and diverse city of Istanbul has been the longest to date, spanning from 2003 to 2017. It's where I created the majority of my material and artworks. Much of my creative work was done on the side while I held full-time positions at VFX and film companies, as well as ad agencies. In 2015, my first child was born, marking a significant milestone in my life. Around the same time, I made the decision to step away from my role as an art director at a full-time job, and become full time artist. This was a pivotal moment for us, signaling our transition to a more natural and less crowded environment.