About | Tutu Tugce Sonmez

Tutu Tugce Sonmez is a London-based Turkish artist specializing in ceramics and mixed media sculpture. Her artistry is a profound exploration of human emotions, particularly the journey from anxiety and inner turmoil to a sense of calm and release. Beyond personal emotions, Tutu is deeply committed to using her artistic voice to address pressing global concerns, particularly environmental issues. Contemporary artist London. Emerging artist. Sculptor. Artist working with ceramics and mixed media. Gallery artist search. New artists search. Emerging artist search. Exhibitions, group and solo art shows. London gallery selection. Open call winners artists.

BIO

Tutu Tugce Sonmez, a Turkish-born artist, has journeyed from Izmir to Los Angeles, East Lansing (Michigan), and Istanbul, and now calls London home, where she has established her creative studio. Holding degrees in Marketing and Studio Arts from Michigan State University, Tutu’s academic background enriches her artistic perspective and informs her engagement with the world.

From her London studio, Tutu explores the depths of human emotion and the dynamic interplay of light and shadow, creating work that invites profound personal connection and introspection. Her art encourages viewers to delve into their own emotional landscapes, engaging with themes of the human psyche, subconscious, well-being, and existential questions. While her work remains deeply personal, it also raises awareness of global concerns, particularly environmental issues, inspiring dialogue and a sense of responsibility within her community.

ARTIST STATEMENT

My work transforms the pressing ideas in my mind into tangible forms, revealing depths that words can’t reach—thoughts on existence, the complexity of human experience, and the healing within creation. I’m drawn to themes like the human psyche, the dualities of light and shadow, cultural identity, and environmental concerns, exploring how these forces shape and reshape our reality. At its core, my work follows instinct, each piece a pursuit of freedom and clarity.