İrem Korkmaz (b. 1995, Istanbul) is a sociable introvert who started talking as late as possible, at almost two years old. Until then, she communicated with people using a mute language she developed herself, relying on hand gestures. Painting helps her find her zone while interacting with others—a realization she had around age three. However, she later doubted its value. In hindsight, that doubt was misguided, but it paid off with earning a degree in architecture.

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Her main thematic interests revolve around relationships, intimacy, detachment, and togetherness. She has a love-hate relationship with being surrounded by people. While she prefers engaging with ideas over people themselves, she still craves human attention - and explores this tension in her artistic practice.

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Irem has contributed to architectural design studios and spatial writing classes, emphasizing the importance of discovering one’s unique voice. She now runs her own studio, offering one-on-one and group workshops under the theme “Walking on Your Own Line,” alongside her individual practice.