13th Eastern Mediterranean University (EMU) Art Meeting, organized by the EMU Fine Arts Club, operating under EMU Social and Cultural Activities Directorate, Student Clubs Unit, concluded with the RAKU firing activity after a series of colorful art events. The event, curated by artist Ayhatun Ateşin, was attended by Prof. Dr. Deniz İşçioğlu, Vice Rector in charge of Social and Cultural Affairs. Taking place at the Yasin Düşüner Stadium at EMU for two days, the 13th EMU Art Meeting hosted 13 artists and 13 workshops, providing a total of 136 participants with the opportunity to explore and learn different art disciplines under the guidance of mentor artists.
The Painting, Printmaking, and Engraving (Serigraphy) Workshop was conducted by artists Assoc. Prof. Gökhan Okur, Selçuk Yalovalı, Dr. Raif Kızıl, and Asst. Prof. Dr. Mine Okur. The workshop featured the photographs and works of artist Mert Yusuf Özlük. The Sculpture Workshop was led by artists Omid Kalantar Motemedi and Kübra Güven. The Paper Workshop included artists Assoc. Prof. Dr. Eser Keçeci Malyalı and Kemal Behçet Caymaz. The Ceramic Workshop and Firing Workshops (Obrava, RAKU, and Latkoz) were conducted by artists Ayhatun Ateşin, Dr. Vedia Okutan Gaydeler, and Eser Keçeci Malyalı. The Marbling (Ebru) Workshop was led by artist Muhammed Ali Dere, and the Kintsugi Workshop was conducted by artist Roya Alagheband.
"Art Heals"
Speaking about the event, the event curator, artist Ayhatun Ateşin, said, "In these days, the devastation caused by earthquakes seems endless. As a reflex to meet the needs arising from the destruction we have witnessed and to create sustainable support mechanisms, we wanted to discuss solidarity through art by reopening the workshops. Holding onto art in times of sorrow has been beneficial to all of us. Art heals."
The 13th EMU Art Meeting activities finished with Prof. Dr. İşçioğlu presenting Certificates of Appreciation to the participating artists in the workshops.
