サクユリ . Saku-yuri
Lilium auratum var. platyphyllum Baker
Watercolour on Japanese paper, 2026
66 x 48 cm
The plant is from Izu Ōshima (伊豆大島) island, Japan. I first encountered this magnificent flower during my trip to Japan in 2025, on a tour organised by viranatura, led by my sister Başak Gardner and Hiroaki Takenouchi. It was later exhibited at "Rooted: The Garden Within" exhibition at Şule Gazioğlu Gallery in 2026.
ヒメサユリ . Hime-sayuri
Lilium rubellum Baker
Watercolour on Japanese paper, 2026
66 x 48 cm
The plant is from Minami-Aizu (南会津) island, Japan. I first encountered this magnificent flower during my trip to Japan in 2025, on a tour organised by viranatura — led by my sister Başak Gardner and Hiroaki Takenouchi. It was later exhibited at "Rooted: The Garden Within" exhibition at Şule Gazioğlu Gallery in 2026.
Evvelbaharçiçeği
Primula acaulis subsp. rubra (Sm.) Arcang
Watercolour on Japanese paper, 2025
30 x 23,5 cm
I collected this specimen from a path right next to my house in Çamlıhemşin. At the time, I was quite curious to experiment with Japanese paper, so this was the first of its kind. It was later exhibited at "Rooted: The Garden Within" exhibition at Şule Gazioğlu Gallery in 2026. The original artwork is held in a private collection.
Ağlayangelin
Fritillaria imperialis L.
Watercolour on rice paper, 2024
135 x 66 cm
The native range of this species is East, Central and Southeast of Türkiye to West Himalaya. I collected my specimen from the magnificent Munzur Valley, where it grows in abundance and blooms fully in early Spring. It was exhibited at my solo exhibition Habitat in Çamlıhemşin (2024), and is now part of the exhibition "In Bloom" at the Ashmolean Museum, Oxford (March–August 2026).
Kokucas
Papaver lateritium K.Koch
Watercolour on rice paper, 2024
134 x 63 cm
The native range of this species is East Türkiye to West Transcaucasus. I collected my specimen from the Kaçkar Mountains, where it grows in abundance but only in certain areas and blooms fully in summer. It was exhibited at my solo exhibition Habitat in Çamlıhemşin (2024), and is now part of the exhibition "In Bloom" at the Ashmolean Museum, Oxford (March–August 2026)
Likya salebi
Ophrys sphegodes subsp. lycia (Renz & Taubenheim) H.A.Pedersen & P.J.Cribb
Watercolour on rice paper, 2024
135 x 65 cm
This species is endemic to the Antalya region of Türkiye and is classified as endangered. I prepared this painting for "Haremlique", in collaboration with the Mediterranean Conservation Society, which was running a project to increase the population of this beautiful and rare orchid species in its natural habitat. It was later exhibited at my solo exhibition "Habitat" in Çamlıhemşin (2024).
Kardaşkanı ve Ayıparmağı
Phelypaea coccinea (M.Bieb.) Poir.
Phelypaea tournefortii Desf.
Watercolour on rice paper, 2023
135 x 66 cm
I collected my specimen in Van. This is perhaps one of the most beautiful parasitic plants. It is part of the Koç Holding Collection and was exhibited at "Folia" in the Abdülmecit Pavilion (2025).
Sütlü güşad
Gentiana asclepiadea L.
Watercolour on rice paper, 2023
135 x 65 cm
The specimen was collected at Amlakit Yaylası, Kaçkar Mountains. It is part of the Koç Holding Collection and was exhibited at "Folia" in the Abdülmecit Pavilion (2025).
Çayır çıngırağı
Campanula collina Sims
Watercolour on rice paper, 2023
135 x 66 cm
The specimen was collected at Amlakit Yaylası, Kaçkar Mountains. It is part of the Koç Holding Collection and was exhibited at "Folia" in the Abdülmecit Pavilion (2025).
Gülsümbülü
Scilla rosenii K.Koch
Watercolour on rice paper, 2023
64 x 133 cm
The specimen was collected at Çam pass, Şavşat. It is part of the Koç Holding Collection and was exhibited at "Folia" in the Abdülmecit Pavilion (2025).
Taş süseni
Iris aphylla L.
Watercolour on rice paper, 2022
64 x 133 cm
The specimen was collected in highlands of Ardahan. It is part of the Koç Holding Collection and was exhibited at "Folia" in the Abdülmecit Pavilion (2025).
Gül
Rose sp.
Watercolour on rice paper, 2021
150 x 60 cm
This painting was prepared for "Misela" and is one of the first works in my rice paper series.
Yitik lâle
Tulipa sprengeri Baker
Watercolour on rice paper, 2021
150 x 60 cm
This painting was prepared for "Misela" and is one of the first works in my rice paper series. It is a reinterpretation of one of my earlier paintings.
Begonvil
Bougainvillea
Watercolour on rice paper, 2021
150 x 60 cm
This painting was prepared for "Misela" and is one of the first works in my rice paper series.