Traditional Objects That Source to Contemporary Turkish Ceramic Art

Abstract

There are many functional objects that make our lives easier in daily life. Humans adapt the objectsto use according to their own culture of life. However, there are also objects that do not change in terms of usage and form in the world order. Here, the universal feature of an object becomes prominent. Some objects vary from country to country and even region to region. This can be explained by the influence of tradition on the use of the object. In this article, some examples of contemporary ceramic artworks are examined, which are inspired by recent traditional objects based on Turkish culture. Ways of handling objects that inspire these ceramic artworks in question and the change and visuality of the new meanings they brought to ceramics are discussed. Two conclusions have been reached in the research. The first of these is the fact that the artistic forms created by some artists are in the form of a similar reflection of the traditional object, and the other is that the artists make changes in form and color in their artworks. On the other hand, it can also be said that the artworks are transformed into a metaphor by delving deeper into the object’s production purpose, with its features emulating the content into the past. As a result it can be said that artists are inspired by these objects in the light of the changing and renewed tradition that is developing from past to present and will continue to receive this inspiration. In addition, it is clear that these artists fulfill an important mission in conveying tradition to future generations.