About Leyla Ustunkaya (aka Ley Loosh)

Bio & Vision / Statement

Bio

Leyla Ustunkaya, also known as Ley Loosh, is a multidisciplinary artist with Bosnian roots, raised between Turkey, France, and the UK. She works internationally, based in London and Bodrum.
Her practice spans painting, ceramics, performance, writing, and installations, rooted in sustainability, psychology, and transformation. Collaboration is at the core of her work—often developed with musicians, dancers, and poets to create immersive, improvisational experiences.
She holds a BA in Art, Design & Media and a diploma in Art Psychotherapy. Her projects have included live painting at international festivals and album releases.

Vision / Statement

Ustunkaya’s work explores the relationship between humans and the natural world, drawing on plants, animals, crystals, and psychology. She uses clay, resin, minerals, and natural pigments to reflect transformation, fragility, and healing.
Through performance, installations, and collective improvisation, her practice extends beyond the studio into live, shared environments. At its heart, her work is rooted in sustainability, women’s freedom, and care for nature—carrying a message of hope and connection.

Watch: Interview with artist Leyla Ustunkaya by Artntainment

Artntainment Interview

My Practice

I work with materials as living collaborators—shaping clay free-hand, painting to rhythms of sound, or tracing fungi as forms of memory and renewal. My process is both intuitive and layered, holding complexity while leaving space for breath.

  • Working intuitively with clay, resin, plants, fungi, and natural pigments.
  • Exploring transformation, symbiosis, decay, and healing.
  • Live painting and performance in collaboration with musicians, dancers, and poets.
  • Leading workshops for communities, children, and artists.

Featured Projects

My work is rooted in process and ecology—sustainability, women’s freedom, and awareness of our connection to nature remain at its core.

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