Simay Kışlaoğlu in Artribune Moda Magazine
March 17, 2026
The Red QueenSimay KislaogluOil on Canvas | 120 × 180 cm “It takes all the running you can do, to keep in the same place.”— Lewis Carroll, Through the Looking-Glass This line, spoken by the Red Queen in Lewis Carroll’s chess-structured novel, captures the paradox of movement within...
Title: Queen Over KnightArtist: Simay KislaogluMedium: Oil on CanvasSize: 100 × 150 cmSeries: 64 Series There is a difference between movement and power. In Queen Over Knight, Simay Kislaoglu explores quiet authority through the language of chess. A woman stands still, calm, and...
Istanbul, January 2026 Sancta Potentia | The 64 Series Oil on canvas, 100 × 150 cm In Sancta Potentia, contemporary figurative oil painter Simay Kışlaoğlu explores “holy power” not as spectacle, but as purity a strength that does not shout, chase, or prove itself. The work offers a...
Renowned portrait oil painter Simay Kislaoglu unveils her unwavering dedication to creativity, drawing inspiration from Stoic philosophy to enrich her artistic journey. Guided by the timeless teachings of Stoicism, Simay embraces a path of continuous creation, driven by a desire to contribute...