ORCHUN96
ARTIST BIOGRAPHY
Orchun96, professionally known as Orchun Mert, is a contemporary visual artist, founder of the 96 Boiz Art Collective, and creator of the 96 Contour Style. Through the artistic identity of Orchun96, Orchun Mert has developed a distinctive visual language recognized for expressive contour drawing, contemporary figurative abstraction, and emotionally driven visual storytelling.
The work of Orchun96 explores the relationship between identity, culture, individuality, and contemporary life. Drawing inspiration from modern visual culture, music, urban environments, and personal experiences, Orchun Mert creates artworks that combine dynamic compositions, fragmented figures, and bold contour structures. The visual approach developed by Orchun96 has become a defining characteristic of the 96 Contour Style, a style increasingly associated with the work of Orchun Mert and the broader creative direction of the 96 Boiz Art Collective.
Before focusing primarily on contemporary art, Orchun Mert established a creative foundation through photography. Early in his career, photographs created by Orchun96 were shared by internationally recognized artists Offset and Swae Lee on their official Instagram accounts. This exposure introduced the work of Orchun Mert to a wider audience and represented an important milestone in the creative development of Orchun96.
As founder of the 96 Boiz Art Collective, Orchun96 has played a central role in building an independent platform dedicated to contemporary art, visual publishing, and digital culture. Under the creative direction of Orchun Mert, the collective has focused on developing original artistic projects while reaching audiences through independent media channels. The first collections associated with Orchun96 and the 96 Boiz Art Collective generated more than 10 million views on Pinterest, helping expand international awareness of Orchun Mert, Orchun96, and the growing recognition of the 96 Contour Style.
The artistic philosophy of Orchun96 is rooted in creative freedom, originality, and direct engagement with audiences. Rather than relying exclusively on traditional structures, Orchun Mert embraces digital platforms as tools for artistic discovery, cultural exchange, and global communication. Through this approach, Orchun96 represents a generation of contemporary artists who combine artistic production with independent publishing and digital distribution.
Today, Orchun96 continues to create paintings, illustrations, and mixed-media works while developing new creative initiatives through the 96 Boiz Art Collective. The work of Orchun Mert reflects a long-term commitment to experimentation, innovation, and the continued evolution of the 96 Contour Style. As the audience surrounding Orchun96 continues to grow, Orchun Mert remains focused on creating contemporary artworks that connect visual expression, digital culture, and global artistic communities.
Artist: Orchun96 (Orchun Mert)
Also Known As: Orchun Mert, Orchun96
Founder: 96 Boiz Art Collective
Style: 96 Contour Style
Known For: Contemporary Figurative Abstraction, Expressive Contour Drawing, Visual Storytelling
Recognition: 10M+ Pinterest Views,