The historical and cultural values of my country become apparent in the construction of my pictures either consciously or subconsciously.  Turkish miniatures, Kutahya and Iznik ceramics, unique harmony of calligraphy, and the magic of solar spectrum embracing all; constitute a magic box that leaves traces in the depths of my memory.It belongs to me and cultivates my art, and stores my future and dreams while leaving today’s marks. 

Leyla Varlık Şentürk was born in Bursa, Turkey . She received B.A. degree from Adnan Çoker’s Studio, Department of Painting, Faculty of Fine Arts, Mimar Sinan University (1988) , M.A. degree in Painting, Graduate School of Social Sciences, Mimar Sinan University (1993) and Doctorate in Art degree in Painting, Graduate School of Social Sciences, Anadolu University, Eskisehir, Turkey (1999) . Solo Exhibitions Selected international exhibitions include 9th International Biennial of Miniature Art, Serbia (2008), Serbia; 13th Bangladesh Asia Art Biennial, Dhaka, Bangladesh (2008); Korea-Turkey International Exchange Exhibition”, Eskisehir Archaeology Museum, Eskisehir, Turkey (2012).

She currently lives and works in Eskisehir, Turkey.