Arif Çakal

Arif Çakal was born in Gökköy-Balıkesir in 1962. He finished primary school in Gökköy. He was very curious about handcrafts during his childhood and he improved his talent on ceramic arts. He explored through affluent range of products from the old ages of Anatolian Culture and he attained technical skills. Besides ceramic art, he is also known as stone carver and mosaic artist. He has had solo exhibitions and participated in many group exhibitions. Currently, he is working in his village.