Şebnem Kantoğlu, born in Samsun in 1969, began her university education in the Econometrics department at 9 Eylül University and later obtained a master's degree in Total Quality Management. In 2004, she focused on her artistic journey, relocating to Kyıv for language education and subsequently pursuing a 4-year ceramic training.
For 16 years, Kantoğlu conducted ceramic classes in her workshop in Kiev and showcased her works in numerous galleries.
In her pieces, the artist made an effort to blend the narrative of water and fire with an internal aesthetic, combining the symbolism of water and fire through instinctive placements while attempting to merge functionality with elegance, garnering attention with her endeavors.
Having moved to Istanbul in 2020, the artist continues her work in her own studio.