Alışılmışın Dışı: Mimarlık ve Sanatın Kesişim Noktası | Ezgi Topdağı | TEDxTarsusAmericanCollege
Ezgi Topdağı shares her unique career path at the intersection of art and architecture, demonstrating how following the “Unseen Path” — a conscious choice to move beyond conventional expectations — nurtures her creativity and personal freedom. She emphasizes the value of interdisciplinary work and how, despite its challenges, it continuously opens up innovative opportunities. Born in 1997 in Istanbul, Ezgi Topdağı graduated from Eskişehir Anadolu University’s Architecture Department in 2021. Continuing her artistic practice under the name “Ecigiart,” Topdağı creates works that explore the order within chaos by combining digital and traditional art disciplines.
Her art questions the balance between form and concept, drawing the viewer into the depths of the subconscious. Her works have been exhibited in prestigious venues such as New York Times Square, VernissageRome, Fresh Ankara Contemporary Art, Antalya International Contemporary Art Fair, and Crypto V.06 NFT Romania. She has participated in numerous art events across Europe, America, and Turkey.
Additionally, she has been a speaker and educator at institutions such as Istanbul Technical University and Anadolu University and has served as a jury member for the Middle East Technical University Blockchain NFT Competition. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx
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