“I see my paintings as a letter to people”, says Turkish artist Sevim Ünal (57). In her gallery, ‘ArtWorld’ in Antwerp, Belgium, there is a painting showing women’s faces split in two, one half left blank and the other detailed …
How I ended up in Belgium: Leaving orthodox Georgia to chase opportunities
Elene moved from Georgia to Belgium to study engineering, hoping for a better future /Credit: Evy Coeckelbergs
When I was eight, I knew I wanted to leave the country. The typical Georgian life – study, marry, work, die – is not made for me. I wanted more than the average Georgian. I knew I wanted to leave …