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\u00a0@ sevanbicakci.com<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n During my brief stay in Istanbul on the way back to Tbilisi from a visit home to England I visited the atelier of renowned Turkish jeweller Sevan B\u0131\u00e7ak\u00e7\u0131. Sadly, like the first time I visited it another stay in Istanbul in 2021, B\u0131\u00e7ak\u00e7\u0131 wasn’t there, but I did get to sit down with his Creative Director, Emre Dilaver. My new piece for The Caspian Post<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n Sevan B\u0131\u00e7ak\u00e7\u0131 is a name that echoes throughout the world of fine jewellery. Renowned for his impeccable craftsmanship, B\u0131\u00e7ak\u00e7\u0131\u2019s masterpieces<\/a> are created using the intricate intaglio reverse carving technique, which involves painstakingly carving details into precious stones from underneath, creating a breath-taking sense of depth when viewed from above. His attention to detail is unparalleled, with some pieces taking months to complete, and are coveted by collectors and celebrities alike.<\/em><\/p>\n <\/p>\n [\u2026]<\/em><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Walking into his five-story atelier in Istanbul, with ornate oriental knives as door handles, it is clear that the city\u2019<\/span>s vibrant culture, rich history, and stunning architecture have undoubtedly influenced B\u0131\u00e7ak\u00e7\u0131\u2019s creations. Replete in its charm and history, the city is the perfect setting for an artist like B\u0131\u00e7ak\u00e7\u0131, who effortlessly combines centuries old traditional techniques with modern innovation to create timeless works of art with Ottoman and Byzantine influences.<\/em><\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n [\u2026]<\/em><\/p>\n <\/p>\n \u201c<\/span>Sevan is a genius,\u201d says B\u0131\u00e7ak\u00e7\u0131\u2019s Creative Director, Emre Dilaver, as we sit in the atelier\u2019<\/span>s viewing room, just a stone\u2019<\/span>s throw from Kapal\u0131\u00e7ar\u015f\u0131, Istanbul\u2019<\/span>s renowned Grand Bazaar. \u201c<\/span>His jewellery is pretty much like Istanbul, layer upon layer and he does that in an incredible way. He doesn\u2019t compare to anyone else. It\u2019<\/span>s about representing the culture\u2014elements of the culture that we started to miss today. We want to remember it and create jewellery so that not only us, everyone else can remember.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n .<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n In 2009, B\u0131\u00e7ak\u00e7\u0131 won a prestigious Jameel Prize established by London\u2019<\/span>s Victoria and Albert Museum, which awards artists who explore Islamic influences through contemporary arts and crafts. Though highlighting how creativity knows no race or religion, this was all the more significant because not only is B\u0131\u00e7ak\u00e7\u0131 a non-Muslim, but he is also a Turkish citizen of ethnic Armenian origin.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n The full article can be read here<\/a>.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_code _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”] \n