Ayla Letmathe________ Mixed Media Artist

Ayla Letmathe is a mixed media artist, living and working in a small town by the Baltic Sea, in Germany. Ayla studied drawing, painting, intaglio printing and mural techniques at the Istanbul, Academy of Fine Arts of University Marmara. In 1998, she graduated with a Master’s degree from Marmara University Social Sciences Institute Department of Fine Arts. In 2021, she studied Art Therapy at University of Florida.

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She has worked as a studio assistant at Tampa I Prodigy Art Project (FL,USA) and worked as an art teacher at Academy Istanbul (TR) and also at her studio giving classes to adults. Her master’s thesis was published by Humanist Culture and Art Magazine. She’s conducted workshops for children and adults about the history of visual art and how to look at the visual arts in an artistic way. She’s made several personal and group exhibitions in Turkey, Europe and the United States. Some of her paintings are in private collections in Holland, England, Turkey, the USA and Germany.

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Experiments in quantum physics suggest that the universe is made up of tiny, vibrating strings and waves, which are the fundamental elements of existence. These strings are the building blocks of all matter and energy, linking everything from the tiniest particles to the vast cosmos. My artwork draws inspiration from these deep connections between all forms of life. I aim to reveal the invisible web that ties us all together. My art captures the flowing connections of organic forms and the visible and invisible networks of life. As a mixed media artist, I’m absolutely thrilled to infuse my work with a vibrant array of materials. I love diving into the world of experimentation, blending techniques with boundless enthusiasm and inspiration. My art bursts with a dynamic mix of realistic and abstract elements, creating captivating compositions that are ever-evolving. This constant transformation mirrors my passion for experimentation and adaptation, flowing seamlessly with the rhythm of life. After all, isn’t life itself the most exhilarating experiment of all?