saglam art
At saglam art, creativity meets strategy.
Founded in 2021, saglam art brings together visual storytelling, creative consulting, and communication expertise to help clients shape and share their message—clearly, effectively, and with character.
I work at the intersection of art, media, and communication strategy, offering a hands-on and conceptually grounded approach to visual content creation. Whether you’re an artist, brand, organization, festival, or publisher, I develop customized solutions that translate your vision into compelling visuals and cohesive narratives.
What I offer:
Illustration & Artwork
Original artworks and illustrations—from digital drawings and upcycled fine art prints to character design and children’s book visuals.
Multimedia & Animation
2D animations, explainer videos, music visuals, and creative videography—tailored to fit your audience and platform.
Creative & Communication Consulting
You have a message—let’s shape how it’s told. From concept development and content strategy to visual storytelling and public-facing campaigns, I help align your content with your goals and audience.
Cross-Media Content Design
Design and production of cohesive visual assets across platforms: branded visuals, social media content, and animated or static campaign elements.
How I work:
With a background that combines political science, design, and communications, I approach each project with both analytical precision and creative intuition. I understand complex topics and know how to translate them into accessible, audience-focused formats—whether for NGOs, cultural institutions, or independent creatives.
I value strong ideas, bold visuals, and content that makes an impact.
clients
biography
I’m Koray Saglam—an artist, multimedia designer, and communication strategist with a Ph.D. in Political Science.
I founded saglam art in 2021 during the COVID-19 pandemic, a time that marked a turning point in my career. While I’ve always been passionate about visual storytelling, my creative path began long before—with years of self-taught practice alongside a formal academic journey. In 2019, I upcycled an old oil painting, creating Landschaftsidylle Prototyp I. This became the foundation of my Upcycle Series, where I remix outdated artworks into surreal, contemporary compositions. Since then, I’ve expanded my portfolio across illustration, animation, videography, and communication strategy.
My academic path led me from a B.Sc. in International Economics to an M.A. in Comparative Middle East Politics and Society, and finally to a Ph.D. in Political Science, completed summa cum laude. I studied at Eberhard Karls University of Tübingen, with time abroad at California State University, Chico and the American University in Cairo, where I deepened my creative practice through photography and exhibition work. From 2018 to 2024, I worked as a research associate and academic coordinator, gaining experience in international collaboration, public communication, and digital project development.
With saglam art, I now bring together these skills to help clients—private individuals, NGOs, musicians, publishers, and institutions—communicate with clarity, creativity, and impact. My work includes:
- Fine art and illustration, such as the Upcycle Series and Evening Walk Series, exhibited in Aalen, Tübingen, and Hamburg (in collaboration with Kollektiv K, Kupferblau, and Urban Shit Gallery)
- 2D animations, visual campaigns, and music videos for clients in the cultural and music sectors
- Creative consulting and communication strategy, informed by my academic expertise and experience in science communication
In 2024, I published the world’s first metal-festival-themed children’s busy book in partnership with Summer Breeze Open Air. I am also the bassist and media producer for NECROTTED, a death metal band with international festival appearances at WACKEN, Alcatraz, and Summer Breeze, where I oversee visual branding, merchandise, and video production.
My interdisciplinary background allows me to combine conceptual thinking with hands-on execution—always driven by curiosity, clarity, and the power of good storytelling.