Elif Ada Koç

I am a mixed media artist with a background in graphic design, drawn to the expressive potential of layered materials and textures. I mostly work with collages, posters, and zines — exploring the dynamic interplay between form, surface, and meaning. My practice moves beyond conventional design, following a more intuitive and artistic path where experimentation and emotional depth take the lead.

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Exhibitions and Workshops

Education

Year-End Exhibition 2025

"Moirai" is a mixed media zine created as a graduation project addressing the societal pressures imposed on women and how these norms shape and control the course of their lives. Exhibited at Çankaya Contemporary Arts Center, Ankara, Turkey.

Intensive Zine Workshop

In a three-day zine workshop led by Hedy van Erp (@hedyvanerp) and Arjen Zwart (@dogfoodmagazine),

we explored how to organize images effectively. We went through all the stages, including selection/editing, sorting, layout, cover design, and printing. By the end of the workshop,

each participant had a print-ready version of their zine.

September 2020 - 2025

Bilkent University, Ankara/Turkey

Senior in Graphic Design

February 2024 - June 2024

Akademia Sztuk Pięknych w Gdańsku, Gdańsk/Poland

Erasmus Exchange Student

Participated in the Erasmus+ exchange program at Akademia Sztuk Pięknych w Gdańsku in Poland in early 2024, focusing on enhancing myself as a desginer and as an artist, gaining international academic and cultural experience.

Photozine Workshop

Participated in a photozine workshop led by Czech artist Imrich Veber. Within the given time frame, photographed the Bilkent University campus , and collaborated with other participants to create a collective photozine. The project brought together diverse perspectives to form a new visual narrative. The resulting photozine was exhibited at Bilkent University’s Department of Graphic Design and later published by the university.

Esra Gülmen “Simple Feelings” Workshop

In 'the workshop, we focused on exploring the connections between emotions, textures, and objects.

"Bidon" Zine Exhibition

Participated in a week-long zine exhibition organized by Bidon Zine Collective, which brought together diverse zines from various artists and designers.

"Beatles x Serigraphy", serigraphy exhibited at the Year-End Exhibition of the Erasmus Program, Akademia Sztuk Pięknych w Gdańsku, Poland.