Teachers
Every painting has a message to convey. Paintings hold multiple layers of meaning, including the artist's thoughts, emotions, historical events, or ideas related to a subject. In this workshop, teachers will acquire knowledge of visual literacy - one way to be present in the moment. While exploring various works in the museum, they will learn the distinction between simply looking and truly seeing. Through this experience, they will gain the ability to view from different perspectives, develop empathy and connection, and appreciate the creativity and potential of humanity.
Instructor: Umut Sungur
Capacity: 15 people
Duration: 90 minutes
The event will take place at the Pera Museum (face-to-face).
The event is free of charge, reservation is required.
About Umut Nur Sungur
Umut Sungur is currently pursuing her education in the Plastic Arts and Painting Master's program at Yeditepe University Faculty of Fine Arts. In December 2019, she took part in the 9th “All Woman” online art competition, where her work was chosen for exhibition and she received the “special recognition” award. She has been involved in numerous group exhibitions and has held 2 solo exhibitions. Umut also gives speeches and workshops on the role and importance of art in our lives, both nationally and internationally, and writes art columns for various media outlets. In 2021, she opened the “Umutlu Şeyler Culture and Art Corner” in Istanbul, where she continues her creative work.
You try to remember the future. A bird painted on the ceramic panel in a historical palace has found its place on the wall. The tiles of a church and a mosque have been painted on canvas. The pattern of a centuries-old ceramic plate appears before you on a velvet curtain.
As artisanship became a part of artistic practices with the blurring of art and craft, the use of traditional motifs has also flourished. In this context, how are these motifs currently structured or designed beyond their traditional connotations?
In his book exploring the cultural history of souvenirs, Rolf Potts discusses how such objects assume meaning through personal stories: Objects turn into memories with the stories they hold.
Tuesday - Saturday 10:00 - 19:00
Friday 10:00 - 22:00
Sunday 12:00 - 18:00
The museum is closed on Mondays.
On Wednesdays, the students can
visit the museum free of admission.
Full ticket: 300 TL
Discounted: 150 TL
Groups: 200 TL (minimum 10 people)
