Beril Ates was born in Ankara, Turkey. She received her B.A. in Graphic Design with first ranked degree in Bilkent University. During her college education she took fashion / editorial / cartoon illustration classes in IED Barcelona, Spain. Following her graduation, Ates founded illustration based design brand Kafa Cizimhane and started applying her drawings to design products.

Beril continued her education at Parsons School of Design, New York in Printmaking. She attended course workshops at various museums including The Metropolitan Museum of Art. She opened 6 solo exhibitions in Ankara, Istanbul and New York; and contributed group exhibitions since 2009.

As an artist, she considers art not only to draw & illustrate but also to transfer in to different mediums and make an impact on people. As a road-tripper, she keeps art journals to record memories. She teaches her art methods through private classes and workshops & collaborates with corporate firms in designing artworks. She currently lives in Istanbul and continues creating, illustrating and dreaming.

“I never stuck into a particular style in arts. I love to experience and try everything as much as I can. Our lives are changing day by day which I don’t resist at all. This change leads me to experience more in a way of learning and growing inside. I am somebody, but I love the feeling being nobody. Growth is in our nature. So why would I stuck into single matter, if I have the chance to become anyone or be anything.”