CULTURAL HERITAGE PROJECTS
Oil of Anatolia
Olive oil is more than a food—it is an invitation to understand the civilizations, landscapes, and traditions that have cultivated it for thousands of years.
ROLE
Founder & Creative Director
DISCIPLINE
Brand, Editorial, CQ
TIMELINE
2022 - Present
FEATURED IN
NYT · CNN · Forbes
01 HERITAGE
Olive oil as cultural memory.
Oil of Anatolia celebrates the cultural heritage of one of the Mediterranean's oldest and most treasured foods: olive oil. Inspired by the olive-growing traditions of Türkiye's Aegean coast, the project honors the farmers, artisans, landscapes, and centuries of knowledge that continue to shape olive oil today.
02 CULTURAL MEANING
More than nourishment.
Olive oil has long represented peace, hospitality, generosity, and human connection. The project explores how everyday food traditions preserve cultural memory while continuing to connect people across generations and borders.
“Olive oil carries not only flavor, but centuries of memory.”
03 STEWARDSHIP
Preserving craftsmanship.
Oil of Anatolia reflects a commitment to preserving craftsmanship while fostering appreciation for the cultures that continue to steward this remarkable legacy.
04 OUTCOMES
Heritage
Aegean olive traditions
Craftsmanship
Artisan production
Cultural Exchange
Mediterranean storytelling
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