Meltem Gikas
Artist & Poet
Meltem Gikas is from Konya, Turkey, home of the 13th century mystic
poet Mevlana Rumi, and the Whirling Dervishes. Growing up in
Anatolia, Meltem developed her love for history, culture, art and
mysticism.
Meltem attended college in Istanbul, studying object and painting
conservation. While in college, she began her own restoration
company, focusing on wood, stone, metal and painting conservation.
After working with many art forms, Meltem began to create her own
art through painting and stone jewelry. She has had exhibitions in
Konya, Istanbul, Chicago and San Francisco. All of her art exhibits her
creativity and love for color and design.
Meltem lives in Pacifica, California, a stone’s throw from San Francisco.