Fahri Çetinkaya

Fahri Çetinkaya

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Art sometimes reveals itself in a single piece, while at other times, it finds its true meaning as part of a whole.

This page is a starting point for you to discover the two different faces of tile art.
On one hand, unique works, each carrying its own story…
on the other, collections shaped around a specific central idea…

In the "Works" section, you can closely examine the unique character of each piece and the traces of its production process.
In the "Collections" section, you can witness how an idea transforms into a cohesive narrative.

In every detail, there is labor; in every pattern, a trace; and in every work, a moment in time is hidden.

As you explore, you will do more than just see…
you will begin to feel.

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The Journey of a Work

Every work, while appearing as a finality in its completed state, actually bears the traces of a long and patient journey.

The images on this page belong to tilework in its states before it has taken shape, met with color, or matured through the fire of the kiln. Each stage is a distinct process that defines the character of the work.

This journey, beginning from the earth, progresses step by step through drawing, shaping, the first firing, coloring, and the final firing. Every detail you see carries the labor of months, not just hours.

And when it reaches its final form, it transforms into more than just an object; it becomes a tangible reflection of time, patience, and mastery.

There are some masterpieces that, even before emerging from the kiln, seal a fragment of your soul within their essence.

This is the silent farewell of a lifetime's work, a labor of six or seven months of patient, intricate craftsmanship, vanishing into a single fracture...

Art does not always heal; sometimes, seeing the silent sweat of months turn into a deep wound in an instant is the most sorrowful face of creation.

Labor does not always find its reward in a whole piece; sometimes the most indelible marks are left not by the finished works, but by the ones that shatter within your heart.

About Us

An Art Stretching from Tradition to the Future

Timeless Works Born from Soil

The art of tile-making, bearing the traces of centuries, comes to life anew through the touch of Fahri Çetinkaya.

Born in Kütahya in 1969, Fahri Çetinkaya was introduced to the art of tile-making at a young age. This journey, which began with his first formal training in 1982, has evolved over time into true mastery and a unique artistic language.

Representing our country in organizations held by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the artist has brought the art of tile-making to an international platform by exhibiting his works in more than 40 countries.

The collection he created, inspired by the maps of Piri Reis, was acquired by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism and deemed worthy of exhibition in state museums.

An International Artistic Journey

Art knows no borders. The works of Fahri Çetinkaya have met with art enthusiasts across a vast geography, stretching from America to Europe and from Asia to the Middle East.

The fact that his works have been exhibited in more than 40 countries, demonstrates the artist's strong presence in the international arena and the universal value of Turkish tile art.

The works exhibited in Chicago, Japan, France, Italy, Canada, and many other countries, reflect the universal value of Turkish tile art.

Every Work Carries a Trace

Every tile work is an unrepeatable trace.
Every pattern, every color, carries within it the effort and time of the artist.

Large-scale works, referred to as “extraordinary dimensions” in the art of tile-making, are the result of months of labor. While even the smallest piece takes months to complete, large works require patience and mastery lasting 6 to 9 months.

These works are not merely artistic products, but also carriers of a cultural heritage.

Studies Shaping Art

The works exhibited at Mimar Sinan Fine Arts University in 2013 as part of the UNESCO Year of Piri Reis are among the artist's most significant works.

In the same year, the tile map of Africa, presented as a gift to the African United Nations building in Ethiopia, is among the projects that have garnered international attention.

The Matrakçı Nasuh collection, the Orhun Inscriptions studies, and the works inspired by the projects of Sultan Abdulhamid II bring together the past and the future through art.

My Name is: Soil

Soil...
The place where everything began.

These works are the patiently shaped form of the soil.
Each one is unique, each one carries a story.

These works, brought to life through manual labor and painstaking effort, are reinterpreted with the aim of keeping our cultural heritage alive and carrying it into the future.

May It Be a Gift to Our Cultural Heritage

Works inspired by the past, leaving a trace for the future…

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