Continuing his artistic practice between Adana and London, he first graduated from Harran University's Radio-TV Broadcasting Department. He earned a degree from Istanbul University's Department of Journalism. He later completed his first Master's in Cinematography and Post-Production at Greenwich University, London, and obtained a second Master's in Fine Arts from Central Saint Martins.

Mustafa has won several awards including The Red Mansion Art Prize in 2016. Following year he worked with international artists Otobong Nkanga and Irena Haiduk and performed in Documenta14 in Kassel, Germany. In 2018 he was awarded as ‘Highly Commended Artist’ at the Ashurt Emerging Artist Prize and got a fellowship at RAW Material Company in Dakar, Senegal. In 2019 he took part in a residency (ThirdBase) in Lisbon where he created a series of textile works. In 2021 he won Bilsart’s video art competition in Istanbul. Since he had several solo and group exhibitions In Turkey and overseas.

Mustafa often draws on themes and rituals from his upbringing in his works: manipulated photographs of family members, wreaths seen at weddings and funerals, quilts adorned with unconventional patterns, and images created through freehand embroidery all offer insights into his childhood in southern Turkey. By weaving these subjects into emotional and cultural narratives, the artist examines how the systems we live in have the power to move and displace us.

Mustafa Boga Interview