About and Statement

Emre Arikan
is a Turkish artist and designer based in Amsterdam. His work spans both digital and traditional mediums but mainly fixed on relief printmaking. He draws inspiration from Japanese woodblock prints, both eastern and western folklore, paganism, as well as the beauty of nature and animals.
“Art possesses the ability of condensing the pieces of truth underneath everyday things, diluting them to their purest form, and communicating it without the limitations of language. Through art one turns inward, reassess their perspective, and shed layers of beliefs and influences. It is then one can start cultivating genuine connection. Both with oneself, and with others.
That is why, our tales, symbols, and art play such a great role in our evolution as humankind. It helps us to understand what is our place within the greater whole. It is not merely self expression, but a tool to see the glimpses of the intangible. “