The "Motifs Transformed into Art" project,
supported by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism and realized through the
collaboration of Selçuklu Municipality and Istanbul University-Cerrahpasa
School of Social Sciences, has been completed with the Konya stage following
Istanbul.
The project, which aims to pass down Turkish cultural
heritage to future generations, involved theoretical and practical training on
Seljuk motifs and designs in ceramic applications, conducted by expert
instructors at the Ahmet Keleşoğlu Cultural Center ceramic workshop. The
artworks created during the training were exhibited.
A total of 30 people benefited from the project, including
14 students aged between 18 and 25, and 16 project coordinators. The project
concluded with an exhibition showcasing the traces of the Seljuk civilization
in Konya and various excursion activities aimed at young people. It is expected
that the project will contribute to the increase in tourism potential in the
Seljuk district, which is home to some of the most important examples of Seljuk
artifacts.
After the training, the participants showcased their own
artworks at the Selçuklu Municipality Social Facilities. The tangible form of
their creations delighted the participants. During the exhibition, Ali Düz, the
Deputy Mayor of Selçuklu Municipality, expressed his gratitude to the participants
for successfully completing the project and awarded them certificates of
achievement.
Prof. Dr. Hülya Aşkın Balcı, the Project Coordinator and
Director of Istanbul University-Cerrahpasa School of Social Sciences, stated
that they carried out wonderful activities in Konya for three days. She
mentioned, "The project provided an opportunity for students from Istanbul
University-Cerrahpasa School of Social Sciences to engage in cultural and
social activities together. I would like to express my gratitude to all
stakeholders for their support."