FilizEmmaSoyak Catalog 2010

F I L I Z emma SOYAK
www.filizsoyak.com
filiz@filizsoyak.com
(+1) 347.860.5809
Studio-Mailing address: 465 Hicks St #2, Brooklyn, NY 11231
2010 ARTIST CATALOG
TABLE of CONTENTS
ABOUT THE ARTIST

Bio & Artist Statement 2
Resume 3
Hanko: Artist Seal 5
PRICE LIST 6
ARTWORK 7
All Content © FILIZ emma SOYAK
ALL RIGHTS RESERVED • CATALOG NOT FOR SALE OR RESALE

MAY NOT BE REPRODUCED, OR DISTRIBUTED, WITHOUT WRITTEN PERMISSION
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Filiz Emma Soyak’s creative energy thrives on the challenge of navigating
through new environments and adapting to diverse cultures. Born in
Belgium to a Swedish mother and Turkish father, and raised in Japan and
the United States, her travels and global experiences have inspired her
to look deeper. Through her work Filiz pursues perspectives and hidden
meanings that construct her motivation as an artist and human being.
In July 2008, Filiz moved from Boston in the U.S. to Amman, Jordan.
Her new home offered a lot of inspiration. Interpreting the collection of
new stimuli in the form of sights, sounds, and daily interactions, her
paintings translated her impressions of Jordan; from the city and busy
energy of Amman, to the ancient rocks of Petra, to the desert sands of
Wadi Rum. Work and life took her next to the Caribbean where the change in culture offered much food for thought
as well as warmth in the sun and sea.
Filiz’s current work explores territory beyond the retinal experience into memories and subconscious impressions.
Her paintings are an exploration of the seen and the unseen; imagined and tangible landscapes. Compelled to paint
what she sees and feels, her work is a combination of the world around her and life experiences. Filiz’s work reveals to
the viewer the concept of a life and place beyond words and representational images.
Attracted to the energy of ancient places and worn surfaces, Filiz’s work tells a story behind every mark and scratch.
She uses mixed media to create depth through layers of
acrylics, oil pastels, sands, photography, and collage of
handmade and found papers. An intuitive painter, she
tries to finish each painting in one sitting to grasp the
often fleeting moments and moods.
Filiz urges viewers to open their minds and senses to

new interpretation. She believes that in the process of
juxtaposing what we know to what we have just
discovered, we gain insight to new perspectives and
modalities of thought.
Filiz’s work has been exhibited and collected internationally. She currently lives and works in Brooklyn, New York.
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ARTIST RESUME
born
1979 Wilrijk, Belgium (Nationality: Sweden/Turkey/USA)
selected exhibitions
2008 solo Zara Gallery – Amman, Jordan
2008 The Churchill Gallery – Newburyport/MA, USA
2007 solo Porter Square Hall, Lesley University – Cambridge/MA, USA
2007 ‘Wanderlust’ Gallery Anthony Curtis – Boston/MA, USA
2007 3 Women-Abstract, Chase Gallery – Boston/MA, USA
2006 solo ‘Fusions: Filiz emma Soyak’ Modern Eye Gallery – Charlotte/NC, USA
2006 Fort Point Open Studios – Boston/MA, USA
2005 Fort Point Open Studios – Boston/MA, USA
2005 Southern Vermont Arts Center – Manchester/VT, USA
2005 Somerville Open Studios – Somerville/MA, USA
2005 2 prsn ‘2 Women, 2 Coasts: Filiz emma Soyak & Catherine Woskow’ Modern Eye Gallery – Charlotte/NC, USA
2004 ‘Abstraction Today’ Modern Eye Gallery – Charlotte/NC, USA
2004 'Introductions' Modern Eye Gallery – Charlotte/NC, USA
2004 solo Art House – Charlotte/NC, USA
2004 solo Art Institute of Charlotte – Charlotte/NC, USA
2003 solo Cuvee Wine & Art Gallery – Charlotte/NC, USA
2003 solo Gallery Ef – Tokyo, Japan
2003 Swedish Style 2003, annual design event promoting designs, music, film & art – Tokyo, Japan
2003 solo Paulo’s Trattoria, Out of the Blue Art Gallery – Boston/MA, USA
2003 solo Sage, Out of the Blue Art Gallery – Boston/MA, USA
2002 solo Sky Lounge, Vision Network Complex – Tokyo, Japan
awards/publications
2008 Interview – JO Magazine, November 2008, Middle East, Amman/Jordan
2008 Review - Canvas Guide, November 2008, Middle East, Amman/Jordan
2008 Interview - Alrai Newspaper, November 27, 2008, Amman/Jordan
2007 Review - Boston Metro, May 2007, Boston/MA/USA
2006 Interview ‘10 from 20 to 30’ - Boston Globe, November 19, 2006, Boston/MA
2006 ‘Welcome to our world’ – Sidekick: Boston Globe, Friday, June 16, 2006, Boston/MA
2006 ‘The fine art of throwing a party’ - Boston Globe, January 8, 2006, Boston/MA
2004 Honorable mention - Guild of Charlotte Artists’ juried exhibition, Charlotte/NC
2003 Interview/Review - Daily Yomiuri newspaper, October 23 issue, Tokyo/Japan
2003 Review - Metropolis magazine, October 17 issue, Tokyo/Japan
2003 Interview ‘A New Perspective…Transcends Cultural Difference’ - Brain magazine, August issue, Tokyo/Japan;
2003 Interview ‘Reflecting Multiculturalism to New Horizon’ - Ryuko-Tsushin magazine, June issue, Tokyo/Japan
2002 Review - Metropolis magazine, May 3 issue, Tokyo/Japan
2000 Honorable mention - Hewitt-Crawford juried exhibition, University of Vermont/VT
education
2008 M.Ed. Visual Art Education (grades 5-12), Lesley University, Cambridge/MA
2006 Web & Graphic Design Certificate, Sessions/NYC
2001 B.A. Studio Art, University of Vermont/VT (minors: Business, Japanese)
1999 Summer painting program, Tuscany/Italy
galleries
2008-present Zara Gallery – Amman, Jordan
2008 Jacaranda Images – Amman, Jordan
2007-08 The Churchill Gallery – Newburyport, Massachusetts, USA
2004-2006 Modern Eye Gallery – Charlotte, North Carolina, USA
2003 Gallery Ef – Tokyo, Japan
2003-2005 Interior Collections – Tokyo, Japan

professional affiliations
2006-present NAEA (National Art Education Association - USA
2005-present Fort Point Art Community – Boston/MA
2007-08 The Pen & Brush Organization – New York City/NY
2005-2006 FPAC Gallery Committee – Boston/MA
2003-2005 Guild of Charlotte Artists – Charlotte/NC
2002-2004 Newton Art Association – Newton/MA
selected collections
Kamei Museum – Sendai, Japan Helen Bowditch – Boston, MA
Miyagi Museum – Ibaraki prefecture, Japan Mr. & Mrs. Chris William – Charlotte, NC
Mr. & Mrs. Shingo Oguni – Himeji prefecture, Japan Mr. & Mrs. Damaso Lopez – Charlotte, NC
Eva Bruno – Tokyo, Japan & Sweden Phil & Tracey Arnone – Charlotte, NC
Interior Collections – Tokyo, Japan Mr. & Mrs. Sal Grasso – Portland, ME
Mr. & Mrs. Gelegen – Tokyo, Japan & Turkey Mark & Tiina Neifert – Washington, DC
Goran & Kikki Edman – Stockholm, Sweden Mr. David Maier – Boston, MA
Chris & Robin Bunker – Cambridge, MA Dustin & Erin Giberson – Charlestown, MA
Peter & Jan Vandevanter – Charlotte, NC Georg & Monica Tellefsen – Stockholm, Sweden
Lena Sjöberg – Tokyo, Japan
AnnKatrin & Ulf Thimmig – Stockholm, Sweden
professional experience
2009 The Codrington School, St. John, Barbados
Technology & Design teacher, Personal Project program leader, Middle Years Program
2008 New York Institute of Technology (NYIT), Amman, Jordan
Assistant Professor, Studio Art & Design Courses, Computer Graphics Department
2008 Framingham State College, Framingham, Massachusetts, USA
Guest Lecture: Presented artwork slideshow, and workshop for graduate art education students
2008 Brown Elementary & Ben-Hem Elementary, Natick, Massachusetts, USA
Assistant Art Teacher, Grades K-4
2007 Perkins School for the Blind, Watertown, Massachusetts, USA
Assistant Art Teacher and Volunteer, Lower School, Special Needs
2006 The Harbor School, Dorchester, Massachusetts, USA
Assistant Art Teacher, Grades 6-8
2006 “ART is Biz” Workshop, Mass College of Art, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
Guest Speaker in workshop series for alumni and college students
2005-2006 Horizons for Homeless Children, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
Project Facilitator & Lead Artist for mural donation and fundraising
2004-2006 LPL Financial Services, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
Graphic Designer in Research Marketing Department
2003-2004 Substitute Art Teacher – Charlotte Latin School, Charlotte/NC
Taught high school level art class and assisted students with projects.
2002-2004 Filiz’s Art Village, Charlotte, North Carolina, USA and Tokyo, Japan
Organized and operated a private art school with private and small group lessons.
2000 University of Vermont, Burlington, Vermont, USA
Assistant Teacher to Professor, Introductory Painting

HANKO: Artist Seal
On all of Filiz's work you will see a symbol. This is called a Hanko. It is a seal, also called a
"chop" or stamp, commonly used in Asia on official documents, art, or anything needing acknowledgement of ownership or
authorization in lieu of a signature. In Japan, specially made hankos, called "Jitsu-in", are officially registered. They are then
required on documents from titles and receipts to bank drafts and contracts.
Traditionally, artisans in Japan often have used square or rectangular seals recognized for
unofficial documents or work. Seals are usually made from stone, and carved by hand, though
you can find them made from wood, ivory or plastic. A red ink is most often used.
Filiz spent much of her childhood in Japan. Upon returning to Tokyo as an adult, and launching
her career as an artist, a close family friend gifted her with a custom stone-carved Hanko. It was a
very meaningful gift. Filiz's Hanko reads right to left, top to bottom, "Filiz Emma" in Katakana.
Since receiving her Hanko, in 2002, Filiz has used it to sign all of her work. You will find
it in different locations and colors on her work but often it will fall on the lower left
quarter of her work. The signature changes color to work in harmony with the
painting. For work on paper, Filiz uses the traditional red ink.
Not only is it a signature, but it has also become a symbol for completion. It is always
difficult to know when a painting is "finished". Filiz has established a personal "rule"; she
does not work on a painting after stamping, or sealing her work, with the Hanko. The
main reason Filiz incorporates her seal within her art is to signify the importance of
Japan to her inspiration, influence and development as an artist.

Please contact artist Filiz Emma Soyak for availability, updated pricing and viewing.
2010 PRICE LIST
Dimensions (wxh)
# Code Title inches/cm Medium Price
Mixed media represents the process of using multiple media including acrylic, plaster, wax, oil pastel,
charcoal, pencil, oil, photo-transfer, sand, collage, paper, textile. Not all mixed media pieces include all listed media.
1. MEG.082 Meiji Garden II 48” x 48” / 120 x 120cm mixed media on canvas $5000
2. JAK.081 Jabbal Amman no Kioku I 80” x 80” / 200 x 200cm mixed media on wood $8000†
3. BLA.081 Blue Amman no Kioku I 40” x 40” / 100 x 100 cm mixed media (oil, acrylic, collage) on wood $4000
4. UKK.081 Um Al Kundum no Kioku I 40” x 40” / 100 x 100 cm mixed media on wood $4000†
5. WNK.081 Webdeh no Kioku I 40” x 40” / 100 x 100 cm mixed media on wood $4000†
6. ANK.081 Azraq no Kioku I 40” x 40” / 100 x 100 cm mixed media on wood $4000†
7. NNK.081 Nara no Kioku I 24” x 24” / 60 x 60cm (orange) mixed media on wood panel $1000*
8. NNK.082 Nara no Kioku II 24” x 24” / 60 x 60cm (red) mixed media on wood panel $1000*
9. OHA.060 Ohara 24” x 48” / 60 x 120 cm mixed media on canvas $3500
10. KOS.061 Kodai-Shi I 18” x 36” / 45 x 90cm mixed media on canvas $2800
11. KOS.062 Orange Kodai-Shi 18” x 36” / 45 x 90cm mixed media on canvas $2800
12. KOS.063 Aoi Kodai-Shi 18” x 36” / 45 x 90cm mixed media on canvas $2800
13. GAK.081 Blue Garden Kimono 16” x 16” / 40 x 40cm (blue) mixed media on canvas $500**
14. GAK.082 Passion Garden Kimono 16” x 16” / 40 x 40cm (red/orange) mixed media on canvas $500**
15. GAK.083 Enchanted Garden Kimono 16” x 16” / 40 x 40cm (purple/green) mixed media on canvas $500**
16. KIG.081 Kimono Garden I 6” x 6” / 15 x 15cm mixed media on canvas $250†
17. KIO.081 Kimono Ocean I 6” x 6” / 15 x 15cm mixed media on canvas $250†
18. HDT.050 Hina Dolls Terra (diptych) 12” x 12” / 30 x 30cm (each) mixed media on wood $600
19. WAR.081 Wadi Rum I 40” x 76” / 100 x 190cm mixed media on wood $5000†***
20. WAR.082 Wadi Rum II 40” x 76” / 100 x 190cm mixed media on wood $5000†***
21. JOR.080 Jordan Red 12” x 12” / 30 x 30 cm mixed media on wood $300^
22. PEW.081 Petra Wall I 12” x 12” / 30 x 30 cm mixed media on wood $300^
23. DIG.080 Diwan Green 12” x 12” / 30 x 30 cm mixed media on wood $300^
24. PEW.083 Petra Wall III 12” x 12” / 30 x 30 cm mixed media on wood $300^
25. WEW.081 Webdeh Wall I 13” x 18” / 32.5 x 45cm mixed media on paper $175
26. WEW.082 Webdeh Wall II 13” x 18” / 32.5 x 45cm mixed media on paper $175
27. OYU.051 Olive Yuukaku 15” x 19” / 37.5 x 47.5cm mixed media on cotton rag paper $200
28. LYU.052 Lilac Yuukaku 15” x 19” / 37.5 x 47.5cm mixed media on cotton rag paper $200
PRICES SUBJECT TO CHANGE • SUBJECT TO SALES TAX WHERE APPLICABLE

SHIPPING & PACKING TO ANY LOCATION FOR ADDITIONAL COST
PAYMENT INSTALLMENTS AVAILABLE • ALL SALES FINAL
†Artwork available at Zara Gallery, Amman, Jordan

*Purchase both “Nara no Kioku” pieces for $1800 ($200 discount)
**Purchase all three “Garden Kimono” pieces for $1200 ($300 discount)
***Purchase both “Wadi Rum” pieces for $9000 ($1000 discount)
^ Buy 3 get one free! Purchase all four squares #21-24 for $900 ($300 discount).

2010 ARTIST CATALOG | Available Artwork
FILIZ emma SOYAK

MEG.082
Meiji Garden II
48 x 48 inches / 120 x 120 cm
mixed media on canvas
$5000

KIOKU SERIES (Remembrance)
JAK.081
Jabbal Amman no Kioku I
("Remembrance of the Amman Hills")
80 x 80 inches / 200 x 200 cm

mixed media (acrylic, plaster, paper, oil) on wood
$8000†
† Available at Zara Gallery, Amman, Jordan

BLA.081
Blue Amman no Kioku I

("Remembrance of the Blue Amman")
40 x 40 inches / 100 x 100 cm

mixed media (acrylic, plaster, paper, oil) on wood
$4000

UKK.081
Um Al Kundum no Kioku I
("Remembrance of Um Al Kundum, The Duke's Chapel")
40 x 40 inches / 100 x 100 cm

mixed media on wood
$4000†

WNK.081
Webdeh no Kioku I
("Remembrance of Webdeh")
40 x 40 inches / 100 x 100 cm

mixed media on wood
$4000†

ANK.081
Azraq no Kioku I
("Remembrance of Azraq")
40 x 40 inches / 100 x 100 cm

mixed media on wood
$4000†

NNK.081
Nara no Kioku I
("Remembrance of Nara")
24 x 24 inches / 60 x 60 cm
mixed media (acrylic, pencil, paper, oil) on wood
$1000*
* Purchase both "Nara no Kioku", NNK.081 and NNK.082, pieces for $1800 ($200 discount)

NNK.082
Nara no Kioku II
("Remembrance of Nara")
24 x 24 inches / 60 x 60 cm
mixed media (acrylic, pencil, paper, oil) on wood
$1000*
* Purchase both "Nara no Kioku", NNK.081 and NNK.082, pieces for $1800 ($200 discount)

OHA.060
Ohara
24 x 48 inches / 60 x 120 cm
$3500

KODAISHI SERIES (Ancient History)
KOS.061
Kodai-Shi I
("Ancient History")
18 x 36 inches / 45 x 90 cm
mixed media (acrylic, paper, wax, oil) on canvas

$2800
KOS.062
Orange Kodai-Shi
("Orange Ancient History")
18 x 36 inches / 45 x 90 cm
$2800

KOS.063
Aoi Kodai-Shi
("Blue Ancient History")
18 x 36 inches / 45 x 90 cm
$2800

GARDEN KIMONO SERIES
GAK.081
Blue Garden Kimono
16 x 16 inches / 40 x 40 cm
$500**
** Purchase all three "Garden Kimono" pieces, GAK.081, GAK.082, GAK.083, for $1200 ($300 discount)

GAK.082
Passion Garden Kimono
16 x 16 inches / 40 x 40 cm
$500**

GAK.083
Enchanted Garden Kimono
16 x 16 inches / 40 x 40 cm
$500**

KIG.081
Kimono Garden I
6 x 6 inches / 15 x 15 cm (3 inches / 7 cm deep)

$250†

KIO.081
Kimono Ocean I
6 x 6 inches / 15 x 15 cm (3 inches / 7 cm deep)

$250†

HDT.050
Hina Dolls Terra
(diptych)
12 x 12 inches / 30 x 30 cm (each) x 2
mixed media on wood
$600

WAR.081
Wadi Rum I
40 x 76 inches / 100 x 190 cm

mixed media on wood
$5000†***

*** Purchase both "Wadi Rum" pieces, WAR.081 and WAR.082, for $9000 ($1000 discount)

WAR.082
Wadi Rum II
40 x 76 inches / 100 x 190 cm

mixed media on wood
$5000†***


*** Purchase both "Wadi Rum" pieces, WAR.081 and WAR.082, for $9000 ($1000 discount)
JOR.080
Jordan Red
12 x 12 inches / 30 x 30 cm
mixed media on wood
$300^
^ Buy 3 get 1 free! Purchase all four squares, JOR.080, PEW.081, DIG.080, PEW.083, for $900 ($300 discount)

PEW.081
Petra Wall I
12 x 12 inches / 30 x 30 cm
mixed media on wood
$300^

DIG.080
Diwan Green
12 x 12 inches / 30 x 30 cm
mixed media on wood
$300^

PEW.083
Petra Wall III
12 x 12 inches / 30 x 30 cm
mixed media on wood
$300^

WEW.081
Webdeh Wall I
13 x 18 inches / 32.5 x 45 cm
mixed media on paper
$175

WEW.082
Webdeh Wall II
13 x 18 inches / 32.5 x 45 cm
mixed media on paper
$175

OYU.051
Olive Yuukaku
15 x 19 inches / 37.5 x 47.5 cm

mixed media on cotton rag paper
$200

LYU.051
Lilac Yuukaku
15 x 19 inches / 37.5 x 47.5 cm

mixed media on cotton rag paper
$200

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AVAILABILITY OF WORK FREQUENTLY CHANGES.
CONTACT FILIZ FOR MORE INFORMATION.
PRICES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE.
PAYMENTS MAY BE MADE IN INSTALLMENTS.
SUBJECT TO SALES TAX WHERE APPLICABLE.
SHIPPING & PACKING AVAILABLE TO ANY LOCATION AT ADDITIONAL COST.
ALL SALES ARE FINAL.
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SMALLER WORK, WORKS ON PAPER, AND GIFT ITEMS ARE AVAILABLE ON ETSY:
WWW.ETSY.COM/SHOP/FILIWARE
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F I L I Z emma SOYAK

ABOUT THE ARTIST

All Content © FILIZ emma SOYAK

ALL RIGHTS RESERVED • CATALOG NOT FOR SALE OR RESALE

Filiz urges viewers to open their minds and senses to

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2010 PRICE LIST

PRICES SUBJECT TO CHANGE • SUBJECT TO SALES TAX WHERE APPLICABLE

†Artwork available at Zara Gallery, Amman, Jordan

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KIOKU SERIES (Remembrance)

80 x 80 inches / 200 x 200 cm

† Available at Zara Gallery, Amman, Jordan

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Blue Amman no Kioku I

40 x 40 inches / 100 x 100 cm

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40 x 40 inches / 100 x 100 cm

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40 x 40 inches / 100 x 100 cm

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40 x 40 inches / 100 x 100 cm

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KODAISHI SERIES (Ancient History)

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GARDEN KIMONO SERIES

Blue Garden Kimono

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Enchanted Garden Kimono

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6 x 6 inches / 15 x 15 cm (3 inches / 7 cm deep)

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6 x 6 inches / 15 x 15 cm (3 inches / 7 cm deep)

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40 x 76 inches / 100 x 190 cm

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40 x 76 inches / 100 x 190 cm

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Petra Wall III

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