Born in Konya in 1952, Safai Özer graduated from Konya Maarif College before pursuing his studies in Architecture at the Faculty of Engineering and Architecture, Selçuk University. After receiving his diploma in 1975 and completing his military service, he began his career as an independent architect. In 1980, he moved to Antalya, where he expanded his creative horizons into furniture design and production. In 1990, he founded the Kaleiçi Sanatevi (Art House) in the historic heart of Antalya. Driven by a deep connection to nature, he settled in a forest village in Burdur in 1994, eventually returning to urban life in 2013 to dedicate himself to his foundation project.

His literary journey began with his first book published in 1970, followed by five more published works. In 1972, he held his first solo photography exhibition. He was a prominent member of Group A and one of the founders of ANFAD (Antalya Association of Amateur Photography and Cinema). His excellence in photography was recognized with a first-prize award in the State Photography Competition by the Ministry of Culture. Since 1993, he graced the art world with 37 solo painting exhibitions.

From 2015 until March 2022, Safai Özer served as the Chairman of the Board of Trustees and Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors of the EGET Foundation. In March 2022, he passed away following a sudden illness.

"Have the dreams of your life turned into reality? Then you may consider yourself a happy soul. Sense the dreams of others, whatever they may be, and open a door for them. For only then, and only to that extent, does one truly become human." — Safai

Having built his entire life philosophy on helping others without seeking personal gain, Safai Özer’s undisputed masterpiece and greatest legacy is the EGET Foundation.

He was an enlightened individual, a talented artist, and a heart full of love—distinguished by his extraordinary personality, innovative perspective, commitment to science, intellectual depth, and profound care for every living being in nature. His empathy, keen wit, and creativity were boundless.

Although his departure was sudden and premature, while his creative potential was still limitless, he is not someone we have "lost." On the contrary, through his philosophy woven into the very soul of the EGET Foundation, he will continue to live as long as EGET exists. To us, he is the "Living Safai."

We are committed to nurturing the seeds he sowed on the path he paved for us, realizing the goals of our Foundation in line with his principles. Safai, an irreplaceable and exceptional human being, will continue to be remembered with love in our hearts and in the hearts of everyone whose life he touched.

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