The exhibition titled “Graphical Journey with Linocut,” organized by the Visual Communication Design Department of Üsküdar University's Faculty of Communication, met art enthusiasts at the Altunizade Culture and Art Center. The exhibition, prepared under the supervision of Dr. Lecturer Nuray Ergindir Küçükkaya from the Visual Communication Design Department, within the scope of the Design and Communication course, featured original works produced by students using the linocut technique.
The exhibition, opened at Altunizade Culture and Art Center, was attended by Üsküdar University Rector Prof. Dr. Nazife Güngör, Üsküdar University Faculty of Communication Dean Prof. Dr. Gül Esra Atalay, Vice Dean Dr. Lecturer Ceren Saran Doğan, Head of Journalism Department Prof. Dr. Süleyman İrvan, Head of New Media and Communication Department Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bahar Muratoğlu Pehlivan, and officials from the Üsküdar Municipality Department of Culture and Art.
Prof. Dr. Nazife Güngör: “The Resulting Work is a Source of Pride”
Üsküdar University Rector Prof. Dr. Nazife Güngör congratulated all students who contributed to the exhibition, stating that the resulting work was a source of pride.
Prof. Dr. Gül Esra Atalay: “It Was a Meaningful Experience for Our Students”
Üsküdar University Faculty of Communication Dean Prof. Dr. Gül Esra Atalay emphasized that the exhibition was an important experience and source of motivation for the students. Atalay stated: “Our Visual Communication Design Department students organize many exhibitions within the faculty. Today's exhibition was both a wonderful experience and a valuable motivation. I congratulate everyone who contributed and wish them an enjoyable exhibition.”
Dr. Lecturer Nuray Ergindir Küçükkaya: “We Aimed to Remind the Meaning of Craftsmanship”
The exhibition was organized under the supervision of Dr. Lecturer Nuray Ergindir Küçükkaya from Üsküdar University's Faculty of Communication, Visual Communication Design Department. Speaking at the opening of the exhibition, Küçükkaya said; “Today, we are thrilled to share with you our linocut works, an original technique we produced together with our students. We sincerely thank all of you for sharing this excitement. With this exhibition, we aimed to remind everyone of the meaning of craftsmanship in today's digitalized design world. The printing technique used in the exhibition dates back to the 3rd century in China and has since spread to various cultures, covering a wide range from book illustrations to daily life. In the 20th century, it also found its place in the works of important artists such as Matisse and Picasso. The linocut technique reveals the power of artistic production based on manual labor and represents a very valuable artistic stance today. In our exhibition, as students and academics of the Visual Communication Design Department of Üsküdar University's Faculty of Communication, we brought together the works we produced using this technique. This exhibition brings together academia and students in a common production process and invites you all on this graphical journey.”
A Meaningful Gift from Küçükkaya to the Municipality
Following the opening speeches, Dr. Lecturer Nuray Ergindir Küçükkaya was presented with a certificate of appreciation and participation for her contributions to the exhibition. Küçükkaya presented one of her works, prepared specifically for this special day, as a gift to the Üsküdar Municipality.
The opening concluded after a group photo session.