Meral Cantürk was born in 1981 in Istanbul. She received her basic illumination training from Dilek Yerlikaya, and advanced training from Münevver Üçer. Cantürk, who won prizes in many competitions, participated in many exhibitions both at home and abroad. She works as a master instructor at İSMEK, and continues her works with her sister Meltem Cantürk in Cantürk Sisters Private Workshop.