Sustainable Living Through Art: Transforming Industrial Waste with Creativity
Supported by the British Council’s Creative Collaborations Grant Program, the “Sustainable Living Through Art” project aims to use art as a transformative tool for a sustainable future. Bringing together digital artists and creators working with industrial waste, this innovative initiative will launch with workshops and a residency program in İzmit on December 15-16, 2024.
Organized in collaboration with the Sustainable Art Women’s Cooperative (SUSAKO) and the UK-based TB Cultural and Creative Industries Center (C4CCI), the project bridges art and ecology to inspire creative solutions.
About the Project: First Steps Towards a Sustainable Future
The “Sustainable Living Through Art” initiative seeks to raise awareness of sustainability in artistic production. Key activities include:
- Workshops: Hands-on training on upcycling techniques to transform industrial waste into art.
- Residency Program: A space for digital artists to experiment, produce, and collaborate.
- Artistic Inspiration: Exploring creative solutions at the intersection of ecology and art.
Curated by Dr. Ayla Torun, the project will culminate in exhibitions starting in March 2025, showcasing the works in Kocaeli, Istanbul, and London.
Artists Selected for the Residency Program
Six talented digital artists have been selected to contribute their unique perspectives:
- Gözde Betülay Yorulmaz
- Melisa Kılıç
- San Bento Luis De Melo
- Alp Yüksel
- Ezgi Şen Atiker
- Sema Özevin
- Özüm Naz Çelik
Alongside these digital artists, SUSAKO members will conduct workshops focused on creating artistic pieces from industrial materials, blending craftsmanship with sustainability.
From İzmit to London: A Journey of Sustainable Art
The artworks created during the program will embark on a journey starting in March 2025, with exhibitions in Kocaeli, Istanbul, and London. These showcases aim to promote sustainable art on a global scale and inspire broader environmental consciousness.
Location: Sustainable Art Women’s Cooperative (SUSAKO), İzmit
Dates: December 15-16, 2024
