Zizi Tekin
28 years old
ABOUT
Zizi Tekin was born in Turkey into the Tekin family, who own the luxury car brand Valeron and a motorsport legacy.
Growing up around engineering, performance design, and the high expectations that come with a powerful family name, Zizi never felt particularly drawn to the technical or corporate side of the business.
From a young age she was far more interested in art, design, and visual storytelling than in cars or engineering.
She eventually studied art at university and committed fully to pursuing a creative career rather than stepping into the family automotive empire.
After graduating she founded her own creative collective and agency, focusing on visual campaigns, creative direction, music visuals, and collaborative artistic projects.
Her work often intersects with fashion, music, and contemporary art scenes, placing her in creative circles across Europe and the United States.
Through her creative projects she has worked closely with the De Vere family, particularly on projects tied to art events and visual productions.
Because of this overlap she has developed a somewhat messy and undefined relationship with Ty De Vere, something that tends to blur the line between friendship, collaboration, and something more complicated.
Personality
Expressive and imaginative, with a strong creative instinct.
Warm and approachable, often drawing people toward her without much effort.
Sometimes feels slightly out of place within the structured expectations of her family’s world.
Naturally curious about people and drawn to interesting personalities.
Loyal to the people she cares about and protective of those closest to her.
Can be impulsive and occasionally chaotic when inspiration strikes.
Social and comfortable moving between creative scenes, events, and gatherings.
Tends to follow her instincts rather than rigid plans, which sometimes leads to unexpected outcomes.