Ilayda is a Miami-based artist and art therapist. Her work is inspired by her Turkish background, the serenity of the beach and the creative freedom she discovered through her art therapy training. 

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Her work embraces the idea that art is about the journey rather than the final product, allowing emotions, movement and storytelling to unfold naturally.

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Spending time by the ocean has shaped her artistic approach and can be seen in the movement and content in many of her pieces. 

 

Ilayda utilizes items she has found exploring or swimming in her work, making each piece one of a kind.