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Funda Baysal

printing (3D), ceramics,Experimental, Education, D.I.Y, Digital technology, crossover, Community, sculpting, Artistic research

Observations of daily life and inner sensations are an essential part of my artistic process. In my practice, I make solid forms that come into existence using different materials and material combinations. The choice of tools, chemicals, and heat are crucial elements all coming together through a combination of craft-knowledge and creative experimentation.

Ceramics in D minor - 23 variation of La Folia
Timely, on time - I use my technique in ceramics to process internal conversations and assemble memories into a narrative. This method symbolizes my grandmother's lifestyle, particularly the farm and garden she invested in and harvested, which operated outside the realm of capitalism. Timely on Time is like a puzzled ceramic sculpture, comprising numerous pieces reminiscent of my memories, collectively forming a voluminous representation that accentuates balance. I named my work "Timely, On Time," inspired by my grandmothers' reminders for me to return promptly. For their generation, there's a clear distinction between predetermined actions and those guided by manners or ethics. They couldn't articulate the underlying common sense and ethical importance of being timely but they transmit it in other ways. My Oma Exhibition, Melly Art Institute
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Ceramics in D minor - 12th variation of La Folia I provided my printer with a misaligned drawing, using different Z heights. The absence of a sensor meant the machine had no guidance, except for the given commands. It seemed to be 'printing in thin air' until a precarious stack of material had accumulated. This may sound implausible, as it demanded control over mass distribution to prevent structural sinking or deformation during the process, it ultimately resulted in a body of work. However, it came at the cost of significant loss of notations.
PCB gardens - PCB Gardens embodied the vision of harmoniously blending the man-made world of electronics, and search of nature. Inspiring people to reconnect with the environment in this age of smart things and constant connectivity, and programmability. Amid the sprawling garden, a fascinating contrast unfolded. While the garden celebrated the fusion of technology and nature, it also revealed a duality in human desires. Garden grown bigger wilder and the gardener desired it smaller and smaller.
1 strawberry = 1 story - We are 4 artists working together with WIkcollectie, in this project from our market stall we don't sell fruit and vegetables, we exchange ceramic strawberries for a story!
Or Concern l - “Artists create opportunities for the community – individuals, businesses, social service groups to come together through different cultural experiences and informally build a stronger bond with one other, they make the neighborhood livelier. In return, the neighborhood gives the diversity of the arts.” * - Jan Cohen-Cruz in Remapping Performance Common Ground, Uncommon Partners. Public artwork, ceramic, resin table handcrafted 17 West Rotterdam houses from the street of the stories collected.
GEN C: CHILDREN OF 2050, Folkfarma kid, medicine pot. - ''Folkfarma Kids are descendants of indigenous people that, after centuries of oppression, have reclaimed their rights to their land. They view nature as part of their well-being and share their indigenous knowledge with others. Naturally, they generate energy from the soil and make their medicine with local flora. Having lived through ecological disasters and political strife, they are comfortable navigating uncertainty and the complex nature of life. Folkfarma kids are generally self-sufficient, down-to-earth, and wise beyond their years.'' Interdisciplinary collaboration with Bianca Carague.

Museum Paul Teter van Elven

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Location: Museum Paul Teter van Elven
In association with: Delftse Keramiek Dagen

Fundation Officine Saffi

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In association with: EKWC

Shortlisted and invited by Geertje Jacobs for the Focus The Netherland section.

https://officinesaffi.org/en/

Ceramics in D minor

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Location: Jingdezhen Ceramics University

Jingdezhen International Ceramic Art Biennale in 2021, The Spirit of Ceramics
Juri selected exhibition from 1802 artists across the world.

http://www.cjicb.com/JICB.html

My Oma Exhibition

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Location: Kunstinstituut Melly

Timely, on time
https://www.funda-baysal.com/portfolio/timely-on-time-vaktinde-zamaninda/

https://www.kunstinstituutmelly.nl/nl/exhibitions/7288-my-oma
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