Hearing-Impaired Artist Turns Dusty Car Windows into Istanbul Masterpieces
Hearing‑Impaired Artist Turns Dusty Car Windows into Istanbul Masterpieces
📍 Antalya, Türkiye – February 25, 2026
In the streets of Aksu, Antalya, a young artist is redefining what it means to paint. Alper Kocabıyık, hearing‑impaired since childhood, has been painting since the age of four. Today, his unconventional canvases are the dusty rear windows of cars, transforming ordinary vehicles into moving works of art.
🎨 From fine arts to dusty glass
A graduate of the Fine Arts High School, Kocabıyık has held personal exhibitions before, but he cannot resist the dusty cars he encounters in his neighborhood. With simple tools — cotton swabs and tissues — he meticulously recreates Istanbul’s iconic skyline, historical landmarks, and stunning Bosphorus views on each window.
✨ iconic İstanbul motifs — skyline, Hagia Sophia silhouette, Bosphorus bridges, and ferries, all etched into dust.
🚗 Moving gallery on wheels
His creations have quickly captured the attention of locals. By turning everyday vehicles into mobile art, Kocabıyık brings the beauty of Istanbul to the streets of Antalya, surprising and delighting onlookers along the way. “art on the move” — that’s how neighbours describe his work.
🗣️ “Drivers usually love it” — mother’s assurance
“Alper is constantly painting. He holds exhibitions and paints on multiple cars every day. When he sees a dusty car, he can’t resist. Drivers usually love seeing their car windows come alive with art.”
✅ no concerns — only appreciation: Although some might worry about the reactions of car owners, his mother assures that Alper’s dedication to art outweighs all concerns. Drivers are often delighted to find their dusty windows transformed into ephemeral masterpieces.
// creativity has no boundaries
Alper Kocabıyık’s work is a vibrant reminder that creativity has no boundaries, and inspiration can be found in the most unexpected places — even on a dusty car window.
Alper Kocabıyık’s work is a vibrant reminder that creativity has no boundaries, and inspiration can be found in the most unexpected places — even on a dusty car window.
⚠️ ephemeral art warning The dusty masterpieces are temporary — rain or car wash will wash them away, but that’s part of their charm.
🧰 artist’s simple toolkit
- cotton swabs – for fine lines and details
- tissues – for softer shading and clouds
- fingers – to blend and create depth
