Turkish artist and international Comics student at the School of Visual Arts (New York). I create original sequential art and illustration for zines, exhibitions, and print projects using a variety of materials and techniques. I’m a self-expressive creator who consistently develops new ideas and methods—whether freelancing with publishers, selling and producing my own mini-comics and riso prints, or collaborating in print workflows as a lab assistant.

Lila Öztüre

Turkish artist and international Comics student at the School of Visual Arts (New York). I create original sequential art and illustration for zines, exhibitions, and print projects using a variety of materials and techniques. I’m a self-expressive creator who consistently develops new ideas and methods—whether freelancing with publishers, selling and producing my own mini-comics and riso prints, or collaborating in print workflows as a lab assistant.

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Turkish artist and international Comics student at the School of Visual Arts (New York). I create original sequential art and illustration for zines, exhibitions, and print projects using a variety of materials and techniques.

I’m a self-expressive creator who consistently develops new ideas and methods—whether freelancing with publishers, selling and producing my own mini-comics and riso prints, or collaborating in print workflows as a lab assistant.

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Language

Turkish
Fluent
English
Fluent

Work Experience

Lab Assistant (CI Lab) at School of Visual Arts
September 1, 2024 - Present
Assists students with printing zines, postcards, and related materials. Supports computer and printer usage for risoprint and other studio equipment, helping with setup and troubleshooting to enable student production.
Lab Assistant at School of Visual Arts CI Lab
September 1, 2024 - Present
Assists students with printing zines, postcards, and related materials. Helps with computers and printers (including risoprint), supporting the production process for printed artworks.
Exhibiting Artist at Ororo Sushi Bar
August 1, 2024 - September 1, 2024
Presented an individual mini personal exhibition titled 'Mid-Metamorphosis' (Turkish: 'Metamorfoz Arasi') consisting of five original pieces.
Tattoo Apprentice at Boo Ink
March 20, 2024 - Present
Works with clients and tattoo shop in order to translate turkish into english, create tattoo designs and learning how to tattoo, shop cleanliness and more!
Comic Artist at Dessert Island
January 1, 2024 - Present
Creates and sells self-made mini-comics and riso prints in-store. All comics are illustrated, written, and printed by me, and the work has been featured in the store’s magazine 'Forbidden Drawings'.
Tattoo Apprentice at Tattoo Mix
May 1, 2021 - August 1, 2021
Apprenticed in tattooing, learning the process on both real and fake skin. Assisted clients with design ideas, placement considerations, and translating concepts into tattoo-ready designs.
Freelance Illustrator at Abracadabra Books
March 1, 2021 - March 1, 2023
Freelance illustrator working with a range of clients on diverse illustration projects, including personalized books, a tarot card series, and yearbooks. Responsible for creating original artwork to match project needs and client requirements.

Education

Bachelor of Arts, Comics at School of Visual Arts
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2026
Bachelor of Arts (Comics) at School of Visual Arts
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2026

Qualifications

Silas H. Rhodes Scholarship
January 11, 2030 - August 13, 2026
Archie Goodwin Scholarship Award
January 11, 2030 - August 13, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Retail, Professional Services
    Octina

    My thesis project comic that I have self published which has gotten an award, was exhibited and was sold out in both “Desert Island” and “Forbidden Planet”. It is about a girl who is half human half octopus, going through an existential crisis to why she is so different from everyone else.

    The Guest Cat

    6 page comic adaptation that I made from Takashi Hiraide’s book “The Guest Cat” which got an “Archie Goodwin Award” and granted me a studio space for few months! Its about the life of a domestic cat wondering around the residents of a small street in Japan. Along with a promotional animation!

    Dissolved Girl

    Authobiographical self published comic about my experiences when it comes to growing up with mental illness as a girl/woman. Sold out in multiple markets and “Desert Island”! Fully traditionally painted with india ink and watercolor on bristol, risoprinted cover and a digital promotional self portrait.

    Existentialism of a Cockroach

    A self published mini zine project about my experiences with cockroaches in New York City! Very influenced by Kafka’s Metamorphosis. Also made an animation for it :) Sold out in multiple markets and “Desert Island”!

    Melancolia

    Animated (very) short movie in black and white, done fully on Procreate, a little bit After Effects and I movie. Its about a poem I wrote about feeling alienated wherever you go when youre a more expressive person both with your style and the way you act and wanting to be free of these feelings.

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