iz öztat
Iz Öztat: Sculpting Silence Through Narrative Iz Öztat (Istanbul, 1981) is a Turkish artist whose practice centers on exploring the enduring presence of violent narratives within seemingly tranquil landscapes and objects—a paradoxical juxtaposition that defines her artistic vision. Born in Istanbul, Öztat pursued her education at Oberlin College, earning a Master’s degree in Visual Arts & Visual Communication Design. This formative experience instilled in her a meticulous approach to research and experimentation, shaping the core tenets of her creative process. Her work consistently interro…
The Subject Atlas
A chart of iz öztat's corpus mapped not by date but by subject. Spokes are what they painted; rings are when; and the threads between stars reveal the patrons and places that secretly connect them.
Spokes — Subject
Each arm of the atlas gathers works by what they depict: portraits, sacred scenes, mythologies, and the scientific studies. Click a spoke to swing that cluster to the top.
Rings — Career Period
Distance from the center marks time. The innermost ring is the earliest period; the outermost, the final years. Style matures as you move outward.
Threads — Shared Context
Coloured lines link works bound by the same patron, commission, or theme. Trace a context to watch related clusters light up across subjects.
