Mehmet Güreli is a multifaceted Turkish artist, born in 1949 in Istanbul, who has made significant contributions to various art forms. He is the brother of painter Talat Güreli and the nephew of renowned writer Salâh Birsel.
Güreli's educational background includes attending Istanbul University, where he studied philosophy for two years. Before pursuing his academic endeavors, he completed his secondary education at Istanbul Boys' High School, Austrian High School, Yeni College, and Ferhan College.
In the 1970s, Güreli began his career in the arts, releasing his first album under the pseudonym "Mephisto" in 1973. He then started working at the Hürriyet newspaper in 1976, marking the beginning of his journey as a journalist.
Throughout his illustrious career, Güreli has been known for his versatility, earning the nickname "decathlete" of art in the 1980s. He has published numerous works, including his first story book, Sicak Goz, in 1985. Güreli's creative output extends to film as well, with his 18-minute short film "Vapurlar" (1986) inspired by Leylâ Erbil's story of the same name.
In addition to his literary and musical endeavors, Güreli has also ventured into documentary filmmaking, producing works such as "Necdet Mahfi Ayral" (2003) and "Istanbul'a Yolcuuk - Dunya Yazarlarinin Gozuyle" (2006). His remarkable range of artistic talents has solidified his position as a prominent figure in Turkish culture.
