Our local artists
Farrah Sarpkaya
Ottawa, Ontario

Artist Biography

Farrah was born in Toronto, Ontario, to immigrant parents with Italian, Turkish, and British roots. Her works explore a variety of mediums including wood, canvas, acrylics, watercolors, oils, and pencils. Her abstract works reflect a delight with depth and how the natural world conveys movement, rhythm, and emotion.

Artist Statement

Sophisticated Hare

Farrah Sarpkaya, Sophisticated Hare, 2018, Digital watercolour

Ocean Views

Farrah Sarpkaya, Ocean Views, 2024, 24 x 36, Plaster & oil on canvas

River Weave

Farrah Sarpkaya, River Weave, 2024, 8 x 11, Cotton, plaster & acrylic on canvas

Kelaidescope

Farrah Sarpkaya, Kelaidescope, 2024, Cotton, plaster & acrylic on canvas

Chachki

Farrah Sarpkaya, Chachki, 2021, Digital ink

Distant Shores

Farrah Sarpkaya, Distant Shores, 2021, Digital pastel

Little Worlds

Farrah Sarpkaya, Little Worlds, 2016, Digital ink

The PIer

Farrah Sarpkaya, The PIer, 2016, Digital ink & watercolour

Calories

Farrah Sarpkaya, Calories, 2017, Digital ink

Sophisticated Hare
Ocean Views
River Weave
Kelaidescope
Chachki
Distant Shores
Little Worlds
The PIer
Calories