Create Your Own Museum
As part of Zero Gathering, the workshop titled "Create Your Own Museum" was held with the participation of Neslihan Varol, Director of Education and Social Projects at Istanbul Modern Art Museum. This event brought together young people from Bozcaada to explore the concept of museums in depth.During the workshop, participants engaged in discussions about words, representations, artistic productions, and the functions of museums. The young attendees worked as museum professionals, developing un
Sky Dinner
The Sky Table, the closing event of Zero Gathering, was held at Ayana Bay under the full moon. The event took place in an area surrounded by flags, an example of land art, which is also referred to as the "Art of Wind."The flags were designed using symbols from the Bozcaada Symbol Alphabet, created by the Bozcaada Archive Experiment. Arranged in a circular pattern, these flags provided participants with an interactive experience among the symbols. Guests received a leaflet explaining the meani
Seeded Sculpture Workshop
In the final workshop organized as part of Re*Mind Art Research, we met with 1st-grade students from İstiklal Primary School. In the Seeded Sculpture Workshop, designed by Derin Uludağ, we created sculptures using Bozcaada’s natural clay and embedded plant seeds inside them.Although our Zero Gathering event officially ended with the full moon on October 17, this movement will continue to live on through the seeded sculptures created by the children. At the end of the workshop, we exhibited
TechFlora – Audiovisual Interactive Experience Space
"TechFlora" is a spatial installation that prioritizes digital methods, performance, and interactive experience. The exhibition space was created from scratch following an exploration of Bozcaada, embracing a "site-specific" approach. Designed without prior preparation and inspired by the moments and emotions experienced in the space, the work carries the traces of the present time and place.The installation emphasizes the continuous transformation of the artistic creation process. Alongside d
Upcycling Art Workshop
Bozcaada’s famous winds—this time, the Lodos—became a source of inspiration. After the Poyraz winds subsided, we examined the materials that Lodos had carried ashore and took action. Together with artist Barış Muratoğlu, we conducted a meaningful workshop with high school students.During the workshop, students listened to the upcycling story of Utopia Bozcaada while using driftwood brought in by the Lodos to create a collective artwork. This process became a perfect example of how rec
Castle from Island Clay Workshop
As part of Re*Mind Art Research, we conducted a castle sculpture workshop with 2nd and 3rd-grade students from İstiklal Primary School, using Bozcaada’s natural clay.Held at Itırlı Bahçe and led by Saye Özçelik, the workshop began with an introduction to the structure and uses of clay, followed by a short hands-on practice session. The children then used their imagination to shape castles from clay, drawing inspiration from Bozcaada’s history and cultural landscape.This experience
LIVE PAINTING PERFORMANce
As part of Zero Gathering, Bozcaada-born artist Ali Johannes Ülker, who is based in Berlin, performed two live painting sessions to express his abstract journey within Bozcaada Castle through art. Both performances were held in public spaces, allowing the local community to witness the creative process.The first performance took place on the walls of Bozcaada Castle, where the artist created his works by exploring his inner connection with the historic structure.The second performance was h
Re*MInd ArtIst Talks SessIons
As part of Zero Gathering Discussion Sessions, Re*Mind Art Research Conversations were also included, bringing together artists conducting their creative and research-based artistic productions under the mentorship of Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ebru Nalan Sülün.The Re*Mind Artist Talks Sessions focused on the dialogue between both host and guest artists and Bozcaada. These discussions explored how artists engaged with the island throughout their creative processes.During the Host Artists Session, ar
From Tradition to Future: Culinary Art and Culture
As part of Zero Gathering, the discussion session "From Tradition to Future: Culinary Art and Culture" was held under the moderation of Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ebru Nalan Sülün. The event featured a diverse panel of speakers, including TUNCA, who shared insights from his journey in building a gastronomic culture in Ayvalık, Hülya Koloğlu, Ümit Hamlacıbaşı, and Yahya Göztepe, who explored the past, present, and future of Bozcaada’s culinary heritage.The discussion focused on the cultural h
Exhibition Tour
As part of Zero Movement’s research-driven social impact initiative, the "Re*Mind Art Research" project and Exhibition Tour transformed Bozcaada’s public spaces into platforms for artistic expression, merging cultural heritage, art history, and local traditions into a unique artistic experience.Led by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ebru Nalan Sülün, the exhibition tour provided a gathering space for local residents and artists, turning into an interactive dialogue on creative processes. Over the cours