DYSTOPIAN AND POST-APOCALYPTIC SCENARIO CONCEPTS EVALUATED IN CERAMIC FORMS*

Authors : Ozan Bebek, Kaan Canduran

Pages : 953-973

Doi:10.20488/sanattasarim.1805298

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Publication Date : 2025-10-20

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :This review article examines the incorporation of \\\"post-apocalyptic scenarios\\\" and \\\"dystopian\\\" themes in ceramic art, elucidating their impact on aesthetic and conceptual practices. The study analyzes works by ten ceramic artists from diverse cultural backgrounds, Bouke de Vries, Barnaby Barford, Jenny Orchard, Shary Boyle, Virgil Ortiz, Walter McConnell, Kim Simonsson, Johnson Tsang, Stephanie Kilgast, and Ronit Baranga, who address these themes across ecological, technological, social, cultural, economic, aesthetic, biological, ethical, historical, and existential dimensions. Visual and formal analyses conducted through qualitative research methodologies demonstrate that ceramic artists not only employ these themes in innovative ways but also draw attention to multifaceted issues in contemporary society. Findings indicate that ceramic art, with its unique material properties and technical versatility, addresses both societal and artistic responsibilities in representing dystopian and post-apocalyptic scenarios. The examined artists utilize ceramic forms to construct alternative worlds and depict processes that challenge established norms. The investigation of challenges highlighted by these artists contributes to the development of social awareness and critical thinking. Consequently, this study emphasizes the dynamic interaction between ceramic art and dystopian literature, establishing new pathways for interpreting both artistic expression and societal narratives.
Keywords : Distopya, Kıyamet sonrası senaryolar, Seramik sanat, Seramik formlar.

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