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
Juggling Performance For Kids
As part of Zero Gathering, Özgür Kavurmacıoğlu from Kabile Circus Arts visited İstiklal Primary School in Bozcaada, bringing children together for a unique experience. During the event, he shared insights on what circus arts are, what kinds of objects are used, and the benefits of this artistic discipline.For the children, Özgür Kavurmacıoğlu performed a juggling and contact ball show, demonstrating the expressive power of circus arts. The performance emphasized that circus is not jus
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
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