Emre Arikan

At my studio, each print is a labor of love designed and hand-carved by me. With over five years of designing experience and a background in urbanism, I discovered a new passion for printmaking after I move to Amsterdam, where I call home now.

I stay true to traditional values, drawing inspiration from vintage Japanese woodblock prints, both eastern and western folk art, Turkish paganism, local folklore, as well as the beauty of nature and animals.

Beyond the artistic process of designing, carving, and printing, I share my creative journey by documenting it through videos. You can catch a glimpse of these insights on my YouTube channel, Instagram page.