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
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
UnderstandIng Plastic Recycling: Awareness Dialogue
As part of Zero Gathering, three events were organized to raise awareness about plastic waste recycling and provide practical solutions. These sessions featured Niyazi Doğan Öncü, the founder of P-Lab, a plastic recycling workshop in Istanbul, and Can Görsev, the owner of Coffee Shelter in Bozcaada, who shared their experiences and insights on plastic waste transformation and its practical applications.The discussion session focused on highlighting the environmental challenges posed by pla
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