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Born in 1992 in Nicosia, Cyprus, Robin Ocal, of Kurdish origin, produces a ​multifaceted body of work that spans photography, video, and digital art. He developed a passion for photography early on, largely due to the discovery of his ​grandfather’s collection of analog cameras, which continuously fascinated him. Robin ​Ocal later acquired his first Pentax, with which he began his artistic experiments. He ​quickly developed a taste for studio portraits, working like a "director" to ensure every ​detail was perfectly arranged. In 2014, Robin Ocal began his studies in design and fashion at Adnan Menderes ​University in Aydin. Concurrently, he started his professional career in the artistic ​field. In 2021, Robin Ocal joined the Atelier des ​Artistes en Exil, which offered him the opportunity to exhibit his work in France for ​the first time. The photographer's work is strongly influenced by surrealism and art history in the ​digital age. Robin Ocal explores with a dreamlike quality the connections between the ​human form and nature in his portraits. His style is characterized by simple ​compositions. Self-taught, he relies on his eye and natural instinct to create his work.