About

Today her works are bold and expressive, often utilizing color blocking and pointillism to create framing and texture.

Most of Pekmen’s practice centers around concepts of combining life’s simple pleasures with that of whimsy and storytelling. Themes around nature, landscapes and travel are dropped into a fantastical narrative, often exploring the ideas of memory and comfort. She finds inspiration in Ottoman miniatures, often utilizing their influence in her paintings to create an enriching narrative.

Her paintings revolve around creating this narrative scene reflecting her identity as a …