Cem Kanyar was born in Istanbul. He started studying Visual Arts in Isik University and then he transferred to RUFA where he graduated in Sculpture. He was always fascinated by all the various mechanisms of nature and all its components. So in his works as well he uses any medium available to him. Although his main mediums are concept and narration for above all else he is a storyteller. Since his graduation in 2019, he has collaborated with many artists, either as their assistant or by participating in events and exhibitions. Being a person who is always in search of knowledge and practicality with different kinds of materials, he currently collaborates also with a skilled craftsman and mason.
