She was born on November 20, 1997 in Kayseri, Turkiye.
Sila Nihan Yilmaz graduated fine arts high school, painting department and completed her education with high honors in the printmaking department at Anadolu University. Her passion and dedication to art have been a burning flame since childhood. Throughout her journey to becoming an experienced artist, she has continuously strived to develop her inner explorations and creative potential. She has seized many opportunities, receiving awards and exhibiting her works in both state and private galleries. Engaging actively in student life has provided her with opportunities to meet numerous artists and living in Dubai for a year allowed her to become part of the international artist community. Furthermore, her participation in volunteer projects with organizations like AIESEC has had a significant impact on her art. The art and social circles in Abu Dhabi and Dubai are also highly valuable to her. She has led a disciplined life, which is reflected in her artworks.
In 2024, Sıla Nihan Yılmaz moved to South Korea to further her artistic projects and deepen her music production. Her connection with Korean culture and art brought a fresh perspective to her creativity. The unique blend of traditional and modern art in Korea, combined with the inspiring details of everyday life, became a defining influence on her work. Additionally, she immersed herself in contemporary art exhibitions and cultural events in Seoul, exploring diverse artistic expressions. She traveled to Japan, which provided another layer of inspiration. In cities like Tokyo and Osaka, she had the chance to experience both traditional and contemporary Japanese art. These journeys allowed Sıla Nihan to build a bridge between cultures through her artistic vision. The experiences in South Korea and Japan have become pivotal in shaping her creative journey.
She is also developing her identity as a singer, songwriter and producer after starting to create her own music, she also engages in writing. Embracing the belief that art holds different meanings and cannot be confined to a single mold. She believes that art allows us to develop our identities within it.
Language:
English, Turkish(Native) and Korean
Education Certificates:
Harvard University,
"Japanese Manuscript to Print"
Harvard University,
”Technology Entrepreneurship: Lab to Market”
Edinburgh University,
”Digital Marketing Strategy”
Edinburgh University,
”Introduction to Marketing”
Smithsonian University,
"Interdiciplinary Teaching with Museum Objects"
Internship:
Intern PR Promotion and Marketing,
Republica Advertising Agency Jan-Apr. 2024, Istanbul
Freelance:
Art Consultant at Korendy
2024- 2025
Owner & Artist at Sıla Nihan (Music)
2024- Current
Graphic Designer at Exyla
2021 - 2023
Volunteering:
Earthquake Volunteer, Feb. 2023
(6 Feb. 2023 earthquake in Turkiye, working with Turkish Embassy in Dubai)
Elementary School Volunteer
Stray Animals Volunteer
Painting Activity with Kids Volunteer
AIESEC Volunteer
English Language Volunteer
Awards and Exhibitions:
Eskisehir Government Gallery,"Naime Saltan Exhibition" 2019, Turkiye.
Bursa International Competition, Exhibition Award, 2019, Turkiye.
Artzept of Zepter, Exhibition Award, 2020, Serbia.
Passepartout Gallery, Group Exhibition, 2020, Italy.
Istanbul International Exlibris Competition, 2020, Turkiye.
Chicago Latino Film Festival, Poster, 2021, United States of America.
Cotton Box, "Journey of Line"Competition, Award, 2022. Turkiye.
Animayo, "17º Summit, Conference and International Film
Festival of Animation, Visual Effects and Video Games", 2022, Spain.
Adidas, "T-Shirt Istanbul Design", 2022, Turkiye.
BTO "100th Year Logo", 2024, Turkiye.
Part Crowd Gallery, "Abstract", Exhibition, 2024, Feb-Apr. Canada.
CICA Museum Seoul, "Color 2024 Exhibition", 2024, Dec-Nov. Seoul, South Korea.
Illustraciencia, “Illustration Contest Exhibition” 2024, Spain.
YIMCTY Album
Singer, Producer, Songwriter
Sıla Nihan
© 2024