Nilgün Özer

Raised in the Black Sea mountains, Nilgün Özer is a multidisciplinary artist from Turkey, currently based in Berlin. Her work spans various mediums—including music, fine arts, and design—driven by a thematic approach rather than a fixed discipline.

Her musical practice evolved from folk and singer-songwriter roots into an experimental approach that blends electroacoustic, ambient, and experimental folk elements. Her recent album, Broken Patterns, reflects this interplay—merging east and west, acoustic and electronic, daily routines and societal unrest. The album features 13 tracks, including two octophonic compositions designed for an eight-channel sound system, immersing listeners in a fragmented yet cohesive auditory experience.

Beyond sound, her practice extends into visual and tactile mediums. For Broken Patterns, she created a seven-piece mixed-media painting series, designed a conceptual booklet, and sewed performance attire. Rather than focusing on a single medium, she centers her work around themes or subjects she seeks to explore, allowing each project to take on a life of its own over time. She believes that having space to brew ideas is essential, as it enables the creation of pieces that shape an environment, nourishing these concepts. This fluid, multidisciplinary approach allows her to treat each project as an evolving ecosystem, where sound, visuals, and space interact to deepen the narrative.

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