Mine Manap Turel is a photographer whose upbringing in Istanbul, commuting daily between its Asian and European sides, profoundly shaped her visual perspective, noticing light shifts, human movement, and stillness amidst constant motion. This foundational experience of observing the beauty within chaos, coupled with a multicultural upbringing (Turkish at home, French at school), developed a keen awareness of existing "between identities." This concept of displacement is central to her practice, extending beyond geography to internal states of dislocation. 

Initially trained as a patent attorney with a Masters in chemistry, Mine embraced photography as an essential means to express a long-held visual sensibility. Her photographic work delves into displacement, emotional distance, and cultural translation, often featuring solitary urban figures obscured by reflections, windows, or soft barriers. These compositions create a poignant sense of "quiet separation." Mine's distinctive style favors muted tones and restrained framing over overt spectacle, crafting images that invite thoughtful engagement and offer a moment of quiet pause in contemporary life. 

Instagram: @mine.manapturel