DETAILS FROM OUR HISTORY DESIGN COMPETITION

UNDER THE MAIN SPONSORSHIP OF
CYPRUS TURKISH EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION (KTEV)
ARKIN UNIVERSITY OF CREATIVE ARTS AND DESIGN (ARUCAD),
IN MEMORY OF RESEARCHER, WRITER, AND ARCHAEOLOGIST TUNCER BAĞIŞKAN
“DETAILS FROM OUR HISTORY” COMPETITION

OBJECTIVE

Researcher, writer, and archaeologist Tuncer Bağışkan stands as one of the most distinguished figures cultivated by our nation. He has conducted and published invaluable research concerning the culture, history, and archaeology of Cyprus. By adhering to rigorous scientific standards, he has meticulously documented and disseminated our historical and cultural heritage, thereby ensuring its global recognition and preservation.

The Turkish Cypriot Education Foundation has published two seminal works by researcher, writer, and archaeologist Tuncer Bağışkan. These publications represent the first of their kind in our country and have successfully introduced our architectural heritage, which is part of the world’s cultural legacy, to the realm of scholarly publishing.

In collaboration with KTEV and ARUCAD, a competition entitled “DETAILS FROM OUR HISTORY” was organized to highlight and commemorate Tuncer Bağışkan’s significant contributions to Cypriot culture. This initiative aimed to preserve his legacy by integrating the arts of ceramics, sketching, and photography—disciplines closely associated with the field of archaeology—thereby enriching and reinforcing his enduring impact on the cultural heritage of Cyprus.

CATEGORIES

1- Ceramic

2- Photo

3- Sketch

The purpose of this competition is to offer contemporary interpretations of cultural heritage through the lens of Tuncer Bağışkan’s book, ‘Contemporary Interpretations of Ottoman, Islamic, and Islamized Works in Cyprus’, as well as related texts. Participants are encouraged to examine the structures documented by Tuncer Bağışkan on-site, but are not required to document these structures anew. Instead, they are invited to provide innovative interpretations focused on specific architectural details such as arches, ornamentation, or door and window details drawing upon their own perspectives and creativity.

1. The dimensions of the works to be submitted to the ceramic category: maximum 70×70×70cm, minimum 20×20×20cm. The works must be made using ceramic materials and techniques. At least 80% of the works must be made of ceramics, and up to 20% of other materials other than ceramics can be used.

2. The works to be submitted to the photography category can be in any style and format, black and white or colored. Minimum size: 20×25 cm (8×10 inches), Maximum size: 50×60 cm (20×24 inches). The long side must not be smaller than 25 cm and larger than 60 cm.

3. The works to be submitted to the sketch category must be 2-dimensional, regardless of the material or technique to be used, and must be at most A1 size.

1. Students who are 18 years old or older at universities in the TRNC can participate by showing a student certificate.
2. Maximum two works from one category can be included in the competition.
3. The works must not have sumbitted in or been exhibited in any competition before.
4. In case of any misleading difference between the images sent digitally and the physically delivered work, the work will not be evaluated.
5. Although the technique to be used in the photography category is free, images created entirely with computer programs or without photographic content will not be accepted.
6. There must not be the name of the participant or any reminder phrase, nickname, symbol, etc. anywhere in the works.
7. In the competition, three works will be awarded as first, second and third in their fields and the works will be exhibited.
8. The works that win as a result of the competition will be included in the KTEV and ARUCAD collection.
9. The KTEV and ARUCAD will have the right to use the works that submitted in the competition, win awards and are entitled to be exhibited in the KTEV and ARUCAD archives and print or in visual areas.
10. The works that make it to the second stage but do not win must be received by their owners within ten (10) business days at the latest. KTEV or ARUCAD cannot be held responsible for works that are not sought.
11. KTEV and ARUCAD employees, next of kin of the Selection Committee cannot participate in the competition.
12. The works submitted to the competition can be insured by the owner upon request. KTEV and ARUCAD will not be responsible for any damage to the works during the entire process.

THE PLACE OF APPLICATION

In the first stage, the works will be submitted digitally, then the participants who make it to the second stage will be asked to bring their works physically and submit them. The works invited to the second stage must be submitted ready to be exhibited (framed or with hanging apparatus attached).

• The works done by the candidates will be evaluated by the Selection Committee.
• While evaluating the works, in addition to the technical qualifications specified for each category, the rules of the works being original, creative and produced with aesthetic concerns will be sought.

• CERAMIC

1- Semral Öztan – Ceramic Artist/KTEV Board of Trustees Member and Art Committee President

2- Hayal Dimililer – Atatürk Vocational High School/Ceramic Teacher/Ceramic Artist

3- Mümine Özdemirağ Yağlı ARUCAD- Faculty of Arts/Ceramics/ Lecturer

• PHOTOGRAPHY

1- Mehmet Ali Serak – KTEV Art Committee Member/Photographer

2- Kadir Kaba- Researcher Writer/Photographer

3- Emad Amlashi ARUCAD- Faculty of Communication/Visual Communication Design/Lecturer

• SKETCH

1-Birgül Beyatlı KTEV Board of Trustees Member/Architect

2-Aslı Bolayır Freelance /Painter/Art Therapist

3-Prof. Dr. Turan Aksoy, ARUCAD- Faculty of Arts/Plastic Arts/Professor