SENAY AKIN
ABOUT:
Senay Akin was born in 1976.
She graduated from the Photography Department of Mimar Sinan Fine Arts University.
During her studies, she discovered her passion for wearable objects and decided to pursue a career in jewelry design.
She first took lessons from various jewelry masters in the Grand Bazaar, then went to Italy to continue her training in Jewelry Design and Gemmology at the Scuola d’Arte e Mestieri di Vicenza.
She completed a short apprenticeship in the studio of Padovan jewelry artist Alberta Vita.
In 2007, she held her first solo show Them and later participated in several group exhibitions.
Her work was featured in the book “New Rings 500 + Designs from Around the World” by Thames&Hudson as well as many design magazines.
In 2008, Senay Akin established her own atelier, where she also teaches courses on design and jewelry-making.
Her jewelry is displayed in galleries and design shops at home and abroad.