Tuğrul Şalcı’s innovative work explores the intricate relationship between noise,
symbiotic relations, and system development, contributing new insights
into generative art creation.
Tuğrul’s artistic repertoire includes generative AI applications and audio-reactive performances, demonstrating a blend of technical skill and creative vision. He is also actively involved in the live coding scene, coordinating Algorave events in Istanbul; showcasing generative performances in cultural institutions & local scene.
Tuğrul Şalcı is currently a Teaching Assistant at Özyeğin University and holder of a
Master’s degree in Visual Arts and Visual Communication Design from
Sabancı University, where he specializes in Generative Art and Media Theory.
e-mail: tugrulvelisalci[at]gmail.com
Projects
Aug 2023 Founder at Distraktion Lab
Feb 2021 - Jan 2024 Curator at randomSeed
[ Algorithmic art showcasw of Özyeğin University, Classes of COD 207/208 ]
Feb 2020 - Jan 2024 Co-coordinator & Member at Algorave Istanbul
Dec 2019 Composer/LiveCoder as Uzak (for solo projects, Nightdive, Ruunt, Y-Negative)
Writings
2024 Stable Diffusion Denoising Path Orientation: Implementing L-System Algorithmic Growth Pattern in Generative AI Model, International Symposium of Electronic Arts
Exhibitions & Appearances
Apr 2024 Cybernetic Flora: Tulips and Feathers #ve2, Tulipomania, Istanbul Tulip Museum
Nov 2023 Cybernetic Flora: Video Extract 1, Samsung D’Art
Nov 2023 Distraktion Lab: Cybernetic Flora, Eskizden Piksele Dijital Sanat #7, Antalya Kültür Sanat
Nov 2022 Tree of Life 3. Future Health Summit, İzmir Ticaret Odası, İzmir
Oct 2022 Mamurt Art Project, Art Fair, Bomontiada, İstanbul
Feb 2021 Unclaimed Landscapes, FASS Art Gallery, Sabancı University, İstanbul
Work
Aug 2020 Teaching Assistant at Özyeğin University
[classes of Graphic Design Studio 1&2, Typography, Creative Programming 1&2 and Graduation Project]
Oct 2019 Freelance Art Director/UI Designer
[Worked for start-ups including Coensio, Kutu, Mutiny and many more contract based projects]
Sep 2019 – Feb 2021 Teaching Assistant at Sabancı University
[Assisting in the classes of Editorial Web Design, Graphic Design Studio and Creative Coding]
Mar 2019 – Oct 2019 Art Director at HAUS Istanbul
[worked with international brands such as; GlaxoSmithKlein and Dedeman]
Sep 2018 – Mar 2019 UI/UX Designer at Filika İnteraktif
Jun 2017 – Oct 2017 Exhibition Designer at SALT Galata
Seminars & Workshops
Apr 2023 Creating Audio-Reactive Visuals with Touchdesigner, Sonar İstanbul 2023
Jan 2023 Algorave & Developing Concepts for Generative Art at Winter Fest in Ankara, ODTÜ
June-Oct 2022 Creating Audio Reactive Visuals in Touchdesigner. Workshops at Müze Gazhane, curated by Algorave Istanbul
April 2022 Developing Concept for Generative Art and An Introduction to Touchdesigner. Workshop at 42 Istanbul, Akbank Sanat & Base
March 2022 "Unclaimed Landscapes" A response to digital chaos at Brown Bag Seminar Series in Özyeğin University, Faculty of Architecture and Design
Education & Programs
Dec 2022 - March 2023 Young Digital Artists Program, Istanbul Modern
Sep 2019– Feb 2021 MA in Visual Arts and Visual Communication Design. Sabancı University
Feb 2015 – Jan 2019 BSc in Communication Design. Özyeğin University, Faculty of Architecture and Design
Feb 2018 – Jul 2018 Exchange Student in Vilnius College of Design
Awards & Scholarships
2021 Honorable Mention in Ankara Metropolitan Municipality’s street sign competition for Ankara, in the category of ‘Original Typeface Design’.
2019 Full Scholarship, MA in VAVCD, Sabancı University
2013 Full Scholarship, BSc in Communication Design, Özyeğin University