It is a universal phenomenon that has been affecting human life since the earliest days of history. A mass journey for hope to escape war, violence, drought, famine, economic and political problems…
Even though people leave their places and move to other geographies with the intention of seeking better living conditions, what they usually encounter in unknown lands they have never set foot in is far from what they are looking for: pain, longing, separation, tears, grief and even not being able to see, return or meet again.
Migration, which is the most important current common problem of the world in terms of economic, sociological, human rights, law and politics, is discussed within the scope of the exhibition with the aim of raising social awareness. Art objects representing individuals were represented as victims of a social migration. In the struggle of the community traveling in an unfamiliar geography, there is tiredness, loneliness, wasting and weariness. However, sometimes in this journey to hope, the feeling of loyalty, solidarity and search for hope is tried to be explained.
The ceramic installation and video exhibition with the theme of “MIGRATION”, which was showcased in the virtual environment, is the product of a two-year work that has continued since 2020.Installations and shootings were made in different venues, specifically in Tuz Lake, Kovada National Park, Beytepe Forest, Demre Taşdibi and Sülüklü Beaches. In this journey story, it is aimed to present a sad journey where human beings search for a safe place to go. While the frames selected from thousands of photographs were presented to the viewer’ attention; it was desired to confront the viewer with the migration as a phenomenon.
Within the scope of the study, the forms produced as ceramic forms in four different sizes were glazed and fired with the Raku firing technique, one of the traditional ceramic firing techniques, and met with the audience in selected locations.This temporary road process was later documented with photographs and video films, and the audience, who would not be able to experience the whole process, were urged to experience a glimpse where only a moment could be felt. The sequences, which appear in the work sometimes as sequential and sometimes as stacks, are completely shaped according to the spirit and atmosphere of the space, and the relationship between time, space, geography, movement and volume is reflected to the viewer