As an abstract figurative artist, Samuray Akarvardar explores human form in relation to its physical and emotional space. In her works, she seeks order in chaotic environments while finding meaning in accidental experiences. 

Akarvardar is inspired by other people’s stories, politics, history, literature and archeology. Her childhood memories include family trips to the Aegean and Mediterranean coasts of Turkey, where she would see the ruins of the Greek, Roman, and various Anatolian civilizations. She believes that her fascination with ancient figurines and classical Greek sculptures serves as the foundation for her approach to abstraction. She observes that, as the details are gradually erased from these artifacts over centuries, their meaning and social value are transformed, leaving the contemporary viewer with visual ambiguity and a sense of the unknown. This complex relationship with the past enables Akarvardar to see the human form in a more creative and personal way.

Her artistic process begins with black-and-white ink drawings on paper. She then transforms these drawings into paintings, incorporating materials such as fabric, plexiglass, torn sketches, and sewing patterns. Through this, she highlights the interplay between these materials and the figurative elements in her compositions.