Ömer is a Turkish artist whose practice explores transformation through ceramics. He holds BA and MA degrees in Medieval History and previously worked as a lecturer and researcher in Turkey before relocating to London to study Ceramic Design at Central Saint Martins. His practice is shaped by historical awareness, material curiosity, and a fascination with the overlooked potential of found objects.
He was drawn to clay because of its long history as a material of imitation and reproduction. Historically used to replicate architectural details and domestic forms, clay allows objects from different origins to be translated into a single material while retaining traces of their identity. His work is inspired by found objects, architectural ornament, and historical artefacts. Regular visits to museums continue to influence his thinking and inform his forms.
In his practice, Ömer collects overlooked fragments such as handles, metal parts, and decorative elements. Through mould-making and slip-casting, he translates these objects into clay. He assembles multiple casts into hybrid forms, allowing fragments from different origins to coexist within a single ceramic vessel. By reconfiguring them, he explores transformation and material memory, giving overlooked objects a renewed presence.
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