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Sebnem Kurtul Handmade & Unique Glass Jewelry
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we apparently decided to start our modeling careers at the top: straight onto a New York stage, no rehearsal, just dance...
08/09/2026

we apparently decided to start our modeling careers at the top: straight onto a New York stage, no rehearsal, just dance ๐Ÿ˜…

and I saved a tiny surprise for the endโ€ฆ the moment when Seyhan discovers exactly what happens when all the modelsโ€™ heels start giving up at the same time ๐Ÿ˜‚

she didnโ€™t leave me alone on the process of decision or on the stage for a second ๐Ÿซถ

we only had the chance to try the costume on in New York, and there wasnโ€™t even time to make any last-minute additions or changes. no proper fitting, no runway rehearsal, no time to figure anything out, and look at how she enters like a pro ๐Ÿ˜ป I basically hid behind her ๐Ÿซ ๐Ÿฉต

and yet there she was, at 50, stepping onto a stage she had never seen before, wearing a costume she had never worn before, with absolutely no idea what was coming next

honestly, if this is how you start your modeling career, what are you supposed to do after that? ๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ˜น๐Ÿ˜‚

I still canโ€™t believe itโ€™s already been three months since this crazy adventure

thank you Seyhan Uzman Psikolojik DanฤฑลŸman Seyhan Sevincฬงler for being there with me, for sharing this once in a lifetime adventure, for being brave enough to just go for it, and most of all, for being exactly the wonderful, fearless, hilarious person you are ๐ŸŒŸ

happy 50 ๐Ÿค
hereโ€™s to whatever comes next ๐Ÿ’™

costume design by sebnem kurtul
Glass Fashion Show 2026
Corning, NY

Happy that my work has been selected for the International Bead + Jewellery Biennale 2026 at The World of Glass, St Hele...
27/08/2026

Happy that my work has been selected for the International Bead + Jewellery Biennale 2026 at The World of Glass, St Helens, UK

this piece is KIND, from my new collection

the exhibition opens tomorrow, 28 august, as part of the International Festival of Glass and will be on view until 1 november

I wonโ€™t be at the opening but my heart and my colors are with my fellow artist friends ๐Ÿงก

feeling very lucky and very excited about this one

Glass Art Society The World Of Glass InternationalFestivalofGlass

Exactly one year ago, I was making Dancing Reflections behind closed curtains on ฤฐstiklal Avenue.Outside, the street was...
20/08/2026

Exactly one year ago, I was making Dancing Reflections behind closed curtains on ฤฐstiklal Avenue.

Outside, the street was as busy as ever. Inside, I was trying to figure out how this piece would come together adding pieces, changing things, and seeing it slowly become what I had imagined.

There was something strangely special about making this work there. I had walked through these streets countless times as a student in BeyoฤŸlu Anatolian High School, imagining all kinds of futures. And now I was inside a gallery on that same street, making my own work.

A year later, Dancing Reflections has travelled a little further and is now part of All Things Great and Small, an online exhibition by the Contemporary Glass Society, bringing together 55 glass artists from the UK and abroad.

Thank you The Contemporary Glass Society for including Dancing Reflections. Now its time for me to dance ๐Ÿ˜ธ๐ŸŒŸ๐Ÿฆ„

๐Ÿ“ธ barฤฑลŸ รถzรงetin ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿคฉ

Dancing Reflections

my beautiful fellows ๐Ÿค thank you for making life so joyful, colorful, and full of love ๐ŸŒŸ grateful for the moments we sha...
07/08/2026

my beautiful fellows ๐Ÿค thank you for making life so joyful, colorful, and full of love ๐ŸŒŸ grateful for the moments we share ๐ŸŒˆ๐Ÿฆ„๐Ÿ€๐Ÿซถ

Iโ€™m so lucky ๐Ÿงก what an amazing age it has been ๐ŸŒˆ full of colors, beautiful new places, adventures and most importantly s...
07/08/2026

Iโ€™m so lucky ๐Ÿงก what an amazing age it has been ๐ŸŒˆ full of colors, beautiful new places, adventures and most importantly so many wonderful people. feeling incredibly grateful for all the love, laughter, friendships, family, and memories that made this year so special ๐Ÿฆ„ this was a good trip around the sun

happy birthday to me โ˜บ๏ธ๐Ÿฅ‚๐Ÿฅฐ

elf or dragon ears?๐Ÿ’œ
19/06/2026

elf or dragon ears?
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Corning diaries ๐ŸŒŸ2026 Laura Donefer Glass Fashion Show & GAS Glass Art Society conference ๐Ÿ’–Iโ€™ve created two looks inspir...
12/06/2026

Corning diaries ๐ŸŒŸ
2026 Laura Donefer Glass Fashion Show & GAS Glass Art Society conference ๐Ÿ’–

Iโ€™ve created two looks inspired by one and only ๐ŸŒŸZeki Mรผren๐ŸŒŸ the legendary figure of turkish classical music and an iconic artist who created a powerful visual world through his stage costumes and aesthetic ๐Ÿ™Œ๐Ÿ•บ๐Ÿชฉ๐Ÿณ๏ธโ€๐ŸŒˆ

for me, he has been a source of inspiration in both music and costume design throughout this journey and a far family ancestor i draw courage and confidence from ๐Ÿซถ

also a big thank you to my friend, model, and travel companion seyhan, for all the emotional support, ideas, and for sharing this journey with me ๐Ÿค Uzman Psikolojik DanฤฑลŸman Seyhan Sevincฬงler it was so much fun doing this with you โœจ
our adventures will continue ๐ŸŒ

Glass Fashion Show 2026 โค๏ธโ€๐Ÿ”ฅ what a week, what a year ๐ŸŒˆ๐Ÿฆ„Before sharing more runway photos, I wanted to share a few behin...
08/06/2026

Glass Fashion Show 2026 โค๏ธโ€๐Ÿ”ฅ what a week, what a year ๐ŸŒˆ๐Ÿฆ„

Before sharing more runway photos, I wanted to share a few behind-the-scenes moments from Glass Fashion Show 2026

Iโ€™m still trying to digest everything that happened the conversations, the friendships, the creativity, and the joy of being surrounded by so many inspiring glass artists ๐Ÿ”ฅ

Thank you to Laura Donefer & Jennifer Alexis Hand and everyone who made this experience possible ๐Ÿ’–๐Ÿ’–๐Ÿ’–

more backstage moments, costume concepts, stories, and fellow artists coming soon ๐ŸŒŸ

๐ŸŒˆ Rainbow people, rainbow adventures  at  2026 conference ๐Ÿฆ„
04/06/2026

๐ŸŒˆ Rainbow people, rainbow adventures at 2026 conference ๐Ÿฆ„

Berlin days โค๏ธโ€๐Ÿ”ฅ I have a dream project and  helped me about some techniques  its awesome to travel and learn from colle...
14/05/2026

Berlin days โค๏ธโ€๐Ÿ”ฅ I have a dream project and helped me about some techniques its awesome to travel and learn from colleagues and glass people are so welcoming and always humble to share knowledge and materials, it was a sunny day in the middle of the winter this year. I am always lucky to catch the sun where I go. my sista also joined me ๐ŸŒปS power ๐ŸŒปwe have a bigger journey ahead next month, will share more details soon ๐ŸŒˆ๐ŸŒŸ

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