FIGURES
Current Exhibitions
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RECENT
Mother goddess figures, pivotal symbols of Anatolia’s rich cultural and historical legacy, inspire my creations. Over time, my sculptures have evolved into a contemporary and personal interpretation of the female form, while remaining connected to the essence of the mother goddess. In my previous works, I addressed social issues like women’s rights and gender equality, but now I focus more on my perspectives and interpretations. The redefinition of concepts such as home, homeland, belonging, and the shifting landscapes caused by living abroad has led to more individualized expressions in my art. This evolution is evident in my projection of visual recordings onto the surfaces of my figures and into egg or oval shapes that hint at themes of fertility and femininity.
The visual records I accumulate about these concepts include photographs of nature and my surroundings taken during daily walks, travel route maps, and occasional handwritten notes. I use various printing and transfer decoration techniques on the porcelain and high-fired clay sculptures I create, often combining different methods in layered applications. Each figure is fired multiple times, adding new dimensions like glazes and gold lusters, while slips, decals, and transfer prints enhance the surface layers.
The layered nature of concepts such as history, cultural heritage, femininity, and the feeling of home underpins the intellectual foundation of my work and is reflected in the visual expression of my sculptures through these techniques. Consequently, my figures and oval forms resemble pages from a diary, sharing my intellectual and imaginative musings.
With my art, I not only offer an aesthetic experience but also encourage viewers to embark on their inner journeys.