Zero Gathering Evaluation Meeting
Moderator: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ebru Nalan SülünSpeakers: Yahya Göztepe, Hülya Koloğlu, Gül Ilgaz, Zero People (Emre Gökçen, Özgür Kavurmacıoğlu, Derin Uludağ, Saye Özçelik, Umut Kambak, Büşra Aydagün)At this gathering, where we came together with the residents of Bozcaada to discuss the island’s future, we aimed to bring to life the ideas we have been working on for a long time. Starting from the island’s zero point, our goal was not only to initiate transformation but als
Create Your Own Museum
As part of Zero Gathering, the workshop titled "Create Your Own Museum" was held with the participation of Neslihan Varol, Director of Education and Social Projects at Istanbul Modern Art Museum. This event brought together young people from Bozcaada to explore the concept of museums in depth.During the workshop, participants engaged in discussions about words, representations, artistic productions, and the functions of museums. The young attendees worked as museum professionals, developing un
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
Robotic Coding Workshops
As part of the Zero 1.0 Smart Island research project, which aims to integrate Bozcaada with digitalization and smart city technologies, we organized Coding with Lego and Robotic Coding workshops. These workshops attracted great interest from children. Through specially designed activities for different age groups, we combined creativity with technology.Coding with Lego Workshop (2nd and 5th Grade) October 15, 2024With 2nd-grade students, we built models of windmills, one of the island’s s
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
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
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
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