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
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
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
Sound Of Vineyards
Bozcaada, an island renowned for its vineyards and winemaking for centuries, continues its efforts to preserve and pass down this rich heritage to future generations. This project is designed to revisit and reflect on Bozcaada’s deep-rooted history of viticulture and winemaking, with a special focus on the disappearing legacy of the Çavuş grape.Curated by Zero People, the sound-light installation by Kerem Sülün (A.k.a Skylark) aims to revive the island’s invaluable traditions. The vine