Gülçe Kulaç

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Bio
Gülçe Kulaç (b. 2001, Cologne) is a Turkish-descended jewelry artist born in Germany. She earned
her Bachelor of Fine Arts in Gemstones and Jewelry from Trier University, Campus Idar-Oberstein,
in 2025. Kulaç’s artistic practice examines themes of identity, heritage, and memory by blending
perishable materials like food remnants with durable elements like stone, creating poetic contrasts
between softness and hardness, impermanence and permanence. Her pieces often reflect a
strong connection to family, culture, and ancestry, incorporating traditional techniques and
patterns that pay homage to her Turkish roots.

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My work is rooted in the belief that everything we encounter serves a purpose and contributes to
our journey. I am deeply fascinated by how experiences, traditions, and memories are absorbed
and become integral to our identity. My strong ties to family, culture, and ancestors influenc