Thank-you so much! Absolutely love my painting, not only has YIKICI captured the photo, she has brought it to life and takes me there every time I look at it. She was committed to perfecting it and it has come out beautifully! If you want your memories to be in colour and always present in your home, YIKICI will make this happen!

S Yi, 22 Sept 2024

Hello Beautiful Soul, it’s time to be you 🙂

In a world where we are led to believe we ‘need to ‘fit-in’, remember this one thing, you are perfect just the way you are. Be you, in a world where we’re expected to fit-in.

Why do I say that? To put it simply, I have come to realise that my artworks and presence online are a reflection of my inner world and thoughts. These have been suppressed over the years. Years of ‘how to fit-in into societal & cultural norms’, have led me to find the courage to speak through my art and written words. This way, I remain unique and true to me. Through this expression I am raising awareness to the age old adage “what we all see on the surface may not be a true reflection of who we truly are.”

Therefore, I urge you to look beyond what you see, and have a thirst of curiosity in your sight. See beyond the confines of the borders we are encouraged to live in. Be courageous. Be uniquely you.

Be you, in a world where we’re expected to fit-in.

Click on the sections below to see more. If you cannot find what you’re looking for, do reach out and contact me via email. Thank you for visiting. 🙂

Email: hello@yikici.co.uk by Ozlem Yikici

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