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
Even If Mercury Goes Retrograde: A One-Person Circus Performance
If Mercury Doesn’t Go Retrograde is a circus parody in both name and content.This performance is a Bozcaada-adapted version of Mahir Akgündoğdu’s "If Mercury Doesn’t Go Retrograde". It presents an ironic take on both traditional and fictional circus forms, blending them with performances.The title of the show sarcastically sets the foundation for the performance. It points to a continuity of conventional thought patterns, reappearing in modern disguises, shaping and conditioning us i
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
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
Building Culture and Art Locally: Environments, Belonging, and Sustainability
As part of Zero Gathering, the discussion session "Building Culture and Art Locally: Spaces, Belonging, and Continuity" was moderated by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ebru Nalan Sülün. The event brought together key figures from the cultural and artistic landscape of Bozcaada and the North Aegean region, including artists, writers, and cultural leaders, to explore the historical development of culture and art on the island, methods for preserving cultural heritage, and future steps for cultural initiatives
Bozcaada Archive Experiment 2024
This practice is an experimental process aimed at archiving Bozcaada’s realities through symbols, maps, and totems. As part of Zero Gathering in September 2024, it was presented through a one-week-long performance and a public space exhibition, engaging participants and visitors.The experiment traces the dialogue between thoughts, exploring the concepts of situatedness and recollection in relation to geography.Observations and findings from research conducted on the island were examined co