Born in 1969 in Bursa, Turkish artist Yiğit Yazici graduated from the faculty of Fine Arts of the Mimar Sinan University in 1992. His work is created from everyday objects and is aimed towards community. Yazici is known for his innovative concepts, as he uses unconventional materials for his canvases, such as leather and yacht sails. His primary aim is to provide the viewer with a new perspective by transforming mundane everyday objects into customised works of art. Yazici is a firm believer that art belongs to the community and is a stimulant of critical thinking.