Special for International Women's Day: Art as a Superpower

After discussing the women artists in history who have struggled hard to exist in the art world, the workshop focuses on art as an empowerment practice that sheds light on them and all women on their difficult paths. Using various materials and art therapy tools, women discover art’s superpowers and transform them into works of art. 

Instructors: Karin Özdemircioğlu, Virna Gülzari 
Capacity: 20 people 
Duration: 90 minutes  

The event is available for women and is free of charge; reservation is required. 
The event will take place at the Pera Museum. 

About Karin Özdemircioğlu 
She graduated from Bilkent University, Faculty of Fine Arts, Department of Graphic Design. She worked as an art director, copywriter, and creative director in Istanbul's foreign and local advertising agencies. Until recently, she was the founding partner of Bravo Istanbul. She received training in art and craft disciplines such as ceramics, mosaics, and wood carving. She is currently working as a magazine and TV series writer.  

About Virna Gülzari 
She completed her BA in Psychology and MA in Clinical Psychology at Boğaziçi University. She worked with children, adolescents, and adults at Boğaziçi University Psychology Research and Application Centre (BÜPAM) and other centres. She also worked as a part-time lecturer at Boğaziçi University Clinical Psychology and Bilgi University Child Adolescent Clinical Psychology graduate programs. In addition to her individual artworks, she works on projects where art, psychotherapy, and mental health meet.