Welcome to the World of Discarded Objects – 2
As part of Zero Gathering, a coastal cleanup event titled "Welcome to the World of Discarded Objects - 2" was organized under Zero Lab, one of the research branches of Zero Movement. This event focused on cleaning Tuzburnu Bay, Beylik Bay, and Ayana Bay in Bozcaada.During the cleanup, various types of waste were collected, including debris washed ashore by strong winds and litter left behind by visitors. This initiative was carried out with the support of the local community, Bozcaada Municipa
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
Welcome to the World of Discarded Objects – 1
As part of Zero Gathering, a plastic bag cleanup event was organized under Zero Lab, one of the research branches of Zero Movement. The event aimed to collect plastic bags and other discarded objects scattered around Bozcaada’s landfill site, which is used for wild waste disposal.The cleanup effort attracted great interest from participants. With the support of local residents, Bozcaada Municipality, and the Bozcaada District Governor’s Office, the event raised awareness while contributing
Creative Movement Workshop
A Day at Bozcaada Castle In the morning, we built a castle using Bozcaada’s clay. Now, within that very castle, we moved, inspired by the island’s winds. Observing the swaying of reeds in the wind, we explored the movements of our bodies together with the children.For the second workshop in our Re*Mind Art Research series, we welcomed Gülseren Cizdan. In the enchanting atmosphere of Bozcaada Castle, we conducted the Creative Movement Workshop with 6th and 7th-grade students from İstiklal
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
Bozcaada Maritime Culture Talks
Organized by Zero Movement, the Bozcaada Maritime Culture Discussion Session focused on the current state of Bozcaada’s marine ecosystem and the endangered coral reef species "Cladocora Caespitosa."Guided by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Barış Özalp, the session provided valuable insights into Bozcaada’s marine environment. The discussion emphasized the ecological role of "Cladocora Caespitosa" as a crucial part of the Mediterranean biodiversity, highlighting its importance and the urgent need for c
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
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