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Growing Roots – A Journey of Friendship and Art in Istanbul - Crystel Samia Universe
Growing Roots – A Journey of Friendship and Art in Istanbul
On December 3rd, 2022, a decade-long journey of friendship and creativity culminated in our first collaborative exhibition, Growing Roots, at Arthereistanbul. Alongside my dear friends and fellow artists Chimene Zouki... Read more...
Dynamics of the Self – A Night of Art, Light, and Music in Istanbul - Crystel Samia Universe
Dynamics of the Self – A Night of Art, Light, and Music in Istanbul
In April 2022, I had the honor of exhibiting my work alongside talented artists Metin Toplu and Lisa Boiur at Dynamics of the Self, a vibrant event presented by Psydefects... Read more...
Embracing Balance – A Cedar in a Yin-Yang Tattoo for Cedra - Crystel Samia Universe
Embracing Balance – A Cedar in a Yin-Yang Tattoo for Cedra
For Cedra, my sister, balance is not just a concept but a way of life. On her birthday, we celebrated this philosophy by creating her first tattoo, a special piece... Read more...
The Diphylleia Grayi Tattoo – A Dance of Delicate Dots and Magic - Crystel Samia Universe
The Diphylleia Grayi Tattoo – A Dance of Delicate Dots and Magic
There’s something ethereal about the Diphylleia Grayi flower, as if it’s plucked straight from a fairy tale. Normally white, this enchanting flower turns transparent when touched by water, revealing its... Read more...
Breath Consciously - Arabic Calligraphy Tattoo - Crystel Samia Universe
Breath Consciously - Arabic Calligraphy Tattoo
In the hustle and bustle of daily life, it's easy to lose sight of the present moment. Yet, there is a powerful tool we all possess to anchor ourselves in... Read more...
A Moonlit Connection: Tattooing a Scene of Love and Wind for My Sister - Crystel Samia Universe
A Moonlit Connection: Tattooing a Scene of Love and Wind for My Sister
The moon, ever-present and steadfast, watches over us all. The wind, playful and free, dances between clouds, connecting us across distances. These elements inspired the tattoo I created for Genevieve,... Read more...
Balanced: Creating Gizem's Mandala Tattoo - Crystel Samia Universe
Balanced: Creating Gizem's Mandala Tattoo
Every sunrise and sunset, every cast of light and shadow, signifies the endless cycles of growth and transformation. In this eternal dance, we find our balance, drawing closer to our... Read more...
Embracing the Lunar Connection: A Journey with My Full Moon Tattoo - Crystel Samia Universe
Embracing the Lunar Connection: A Journey with My Full Moon Tattoo
For as long as I can remember, the moon has been my confidant, a silent witness to my thoughts and dreams. Whether perched atop a building or gazing from my... Read more...
Oroboros - Embracing the Cycles: A Symbolic Journey in Tattoo Art - Crystel Samia Universe
Oroboros - Embracing the Cycles: A Symbolic Journey in Tattoo Art
In the timeless dance of existence, where cycles ebb and flow like the tides of the ocean, lies the Oroboros - a symbol of infinite renewal and eternal unity. Inspired... Read more...
Stories from the Deep: A Journey into the Unconscious through Tattoo Art - Crystel Samia Universe
Stories from the Deep: A Journey into the Unconscious through Tattoo Art
In the realm of the subconscious, where the depths of our minds intertwine with the mysteries of the deep ocean, lies a tapestry of stories waiting to be unveiled. This... Read more...
Dandelion Wisdom - Crystel Samia Universe
Dandelion Wisdom
The Story The Dandelion’s Journey She was flying, enjoying her lightness, like a feather riding the wind, wherever it may take her.Enjoying the journey, never wanting to land too long... Read more...
Meet Crystel Samia - Crystel Samia Universe
Meet Crystel Samia
Check out this interview I had with Canvas Rebel! This is how it starts, to read the full interview visit the article here. Thank you Canvas Rebel for this lovely opportunity... Read more...