The Story
Yali Hajhassan is a self-taught artist specializing in Modern Arabic calligraphy and the co-founder of Surryalistic LLD, an art studio based in Sakarya, Turkey. Her journey with calligraphy began at the age of nine, practicing the Al Ruqʿah script, and deepened at 17 when she committed herself to exploring and refining this intricate art form. Over the past decade, she has continuously honed her skills, viewing this period as the foundation of an extraordinary artistic journey.
Yali’s passion for literature, particularly Arabic poetry, is a defining feature of her work. Through her calligraphy, she brings the charm of poetry to life, transforming words into visual art that she describes as "music to the eyes." Her dedication has earned her recognition at art fairs and competitions in Turkey, the United States, and Canada, including the Bellevue College Outdoor Mural Project in Washington and the International Artist Grand Prize Competition at the Art Revolution Taipei A.R.T. International Art Fair 2023.
Yali's academic background in psychology (BA and MSc) has also influenced her artistic perspective and shaped her understanding of life and enriching the themes expressed in her work.
Participations
Istanbul Art and Antique Fair, IAAF
Istanbul, Turkey / December 2020 - May 2021
Online Exhibition
IMMIX International Online Group Exhibition, Exhibizone
Ontario, Canada / September - October 2021
Online Exhibition
Public Choice Award Winner, IMMIX International Online Group Exhibition
Art & Culture Festival, MAPS-MCOC,
Seattle, USA / October, 30 2021
OBSERVICA - Summer 2021 magazine, Discover the Artist
Ontario, Canada / October, 12 2021
Online Issue
Istanbul Art and Antique Fair, IAAF
Istanbul, Turkey / November, 03 - 07 2021
Shades of Blue International Juried Visual Arts Competition, Camelback Gallery
Arizona, USA / February, 06 -11 2022
Online Exhibition
Likes Award Winner, Shades of Blue International Juried Visual Arts Competition
Galeri Art's Online Group Exhibition, Galeri Art's
Istanbul, Turkey / February, 26 - March, 04 2022
Online Exhibition
The Bellevue College Outdoor Mural Competition, Bellevue College
Seattle, WA, USA / April, 2022
Winner of the Outdoor Mural Competition
See Finalist Announcement
Read BC Mural Project Winner Spotlight Article
Hanbell Gallery, Culturally Arts Collective
Texas, USA / May, 2022
Online Exhibition
Artist in Residence, Culturally Arts Collective
Culturally Arts Collective
Texas, USA / May, 2022
ArtContact Istanbul Contemporary Art Fair
Istanbul, Turkey / 25-29 May 2022
Exhibition
Artemis, Galerie d'Art La Visione
Istanbul, Turkey / 09-16 June 2022
Exhibition
Autumn Exhibition, D31 Art Gallery
Doncaster, UK / 01 October-15 December 2022
Online Exhibition
Participation, The Art of Water
Funded by a Washington State Grant, 2021
Online art Showcase Website - Link
Artankara International Contemporary Art Fair 9th edition
Ankara, Turkey / March 09-12, 2023
Exhibition
Fugit Hora Art Exhibition, Goya Art Community
Guray Museum, Cappadocia, Turkey / May 12-26, 2023
Exhibition
Art Revolution Taipei, A.R.T. 2023
Taipei, Taiwan/ May 04-08, 2023
Exhibition
Finalist, The International Artist Grand Prize Competition
Four Seasons in Love, Galerie d'Art La Visione
Church of St. Anthony of Padua, Istanbul, Turkey / February 14-17, 2024
Exhibition