Artist Reception: Levant Karayalim

Join artist Levant Karayalim for a conversation about his work and process at a special artist reception.

 Levant Karayalim's pieces are inspired by Neo-concrete and Minimalists art movements. His creations are made from environmentally friendly and repurposed materials. His sculptures are made from textiles, fibers, mirrors, and glass.

His works have been shown at galleries in various cities in Oregon, New York City, and Seattle. He has done design work for the Portland Art Museum.

About the Artist

Levant Karayalim was born in Istanbul, Turkey and moved to the United States in the late 1980’s. At age 25, while living in NYC, he apprenticed for Marlene Eidelheit, director of the the Textile Conservation Laboratory. Where he restored 14th-15th-16th French and Flemish Medieval tapestries that now reside in museums and residences. This talent has transformed into his bodies of works. He also did freelance work for Peter Marino Interiors.