Serra Ataman is an Istanbul-based illustrator, designer, and architect.
Her artworks are centered around storytelling, and she likes portraying moments, characters or spaces with a story, and the sense of warmth associated with them, in a detailed and colorful atmosphere.
Serra's works include editorial illustrations, children's book illustrations, food illustrations, and book cover designs.
She likes working in interdisciplinary projects, she's always open to collaborating with others. Feel free to reach out if you have any project ideas or proposals!
Features & Clients
Education
Mimar Sinan Fine Arts University | Istanbul, Turkey
Bachelor of Architecture (Double Major) | GPA: 3.64/4.00
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Mimar Sinan Fine Arts University | Istanbul, Turkey
Bachelor of City and Regional Planning | GPA: 3.68/4.00
Features
2021 Dec
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2021 Nov
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2021 Sep
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2021 May
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2020 Dec
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2020 May
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2019 Nov
Brand collaboration | LAV | December 5th, Women's Rights Day illustration for the glassware brand →
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Interview | Edebiyathaber.net | Çiziyorsam Sebebi Var: Serra Ataman →
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Interview | Sanata Bi Yer / DoÄŸuÅŸ Group | Young artist feature →
Feature | Wacom | "We love this interior illustration by Serra Ataman, all the way from Istanbul." →
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Feature | Wannart | Serra Ataman'ın illüstrasyon çalışmaları →
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Feature | Bant Mag. | Evcilik Günleri: Serra Ataman’dan iç açan mekânlar →
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Exhibitions & Awards
Transforming Literary Places, Competition & Exhibition, Illustration Category →
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Karl&Ein Art Gallery | Istanbul, Turkey
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The Genius of Leonardo, International Air + Land + Sea Vehicle Design Competition, 17th Place Award
Rahmi M. Koç Museum | Istanbul, Turkey
Published Book Covers
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Can Yayınları, "Cennetmekân Ä°van Petroviç Belkin’in Hikâyeleri", Aleksandr PuÅŸkin →
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Sel Yayıncılık, "Öteki Hayvanlar", Derya Sönmez →
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Sel Yayıncılık, "Âlemciler", Zafer Doruk →
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Dedalus Kitap, "Les Pardaillan", Michel Zévaco
Sel Yayıncılık, "YokuÅŸ AÅŸağı Portakallar", Zeynep Uzunbay →
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Sel Yayıncılık, "KaplumbaÄŸalar Ölmesin", Erkan Karaaslan →
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Sel Yayıncılık, "Zaten Hiç Yoktular", BuÅŸra Era →
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Sel Yayıncılık, "Göçenlerin Ardı Kapı Duvar", Ferhat EroÄŸlu →
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Sel Yayıncılık, "Selki", Demet Fünf →
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Sander Yayınları, "Mutluluktan Ölen Adam", Umut Kısa →
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Sel Yayıncılık, "Karsambaç", Zafer Doruk →
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Editorial Illustrations - In Print
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2020 Dec
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2020 Oct
​Kafkaokur Magazine, "Alphabet of Sacred Flavors" article series no.9, "Plum", by Haydar Ergülen
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Kafkaokur Magazine, "Alphabet of Sacred Flavors" article series no.8, "Apricot - Cucumber", by Haydar Ergülen
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Kafkaokur Magazine, "Alphabet of Sacred Flavors" article series no.7, "Pear", by Haydar Ergülen
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Kafkaokur Magazine, "Alphabet of Sacred Flavors" article series no.6, "Grapefruit - Cherry", by Haydar Ergülen
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Kafkaokur Magazine, "Alphabet of Sacred Flavors" article series no.5, "Garlic - Strawberry", by Haydar Ergülen
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Kafkaokur Magazine, "Alphabet of Sacred Flavors" article series no.4, "Cabbage - Sunchoke", by Haydar Ergülen
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Kafkaokur Magazine, "Kumquat Jam", short story by ÇiÄŸdem Demirhan
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Kafkaokur Magazine, "Alphabet of Sacred Flavors" article series no.3, "Spinach - Artichoke", by Haydar Ergülen
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Kafkaokur Magazine, "Alphabet of Sacred Flavors" article series no.2, "Lemon - Leek", by Haydar Ergülen
Kafkaokur Magazine, "Alphabet of Sacred Flavors" article series no.1, "Carrot and Lemon", by Haydar Ergülen
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Kafkaokur Magazine, "Geveze" [Mouthy], short story by ÇiÄŸdem Demirhan
Notos Magazine, Issue: "Anton Chekhov"
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Kafkaokur Magazine, Special issue: "The Little Prince", poster illustration
Kafkaokur Magazine, Special issue: "Summer: Love", short story by Cihat Duman
Kafkaokur Magazine, "Çok Âşıkmış Åžehir" [City Was Very Much in Love], short story by Arzu Susantez
Kafkaokur Magazine, Special issue: "Nâzım Hikmet", "Piraye’nin Bekleyişi", narrative by Nilüfer Altunkaya
Kafkaokur Magazine, "Yankılar" [Echoes], short story by Hazal Kebabci
Kafkaokur Magazine, Special issue: "küçük Ä°skender", "Tamam Gittin" [Alright You're Gone], short story by Umay Umay
Kafkaokur Magazine, "Bize Bir Aralık Yeter" [One December Is Enough For Us], short story by Cihan Talay
Kafkaokur Magazine, "Kutsal Bir Delilik" [A Holy Madness], short story by TuÄŸba Sarıünal
Kafkaokur Magazine, "Sahi Neden?" [Why Really?], review by Assoc. Dr. Aslı Akdaş Mitrani
Editorial Illustrations - Online
2024 Feb