Organized by the Department of Visual Communication Design within the Faculty of Communication at Üsküdar University, the exhibition titled A Graphical Journey through Linoleum Printing met with art lovers at the Altunizade Culture and Art Center. The exhibition, prepared under the supervision of Asst. Prof. Nuray Ergindir Küçükkaya from the Department of Visual Communication Design as part of the Design and Communication course, featured original works created by students using the linoleum printing technique.
The exhibition held at the Altunizade Culture and Art Center was attended by the Rector of Üsküdar University Prof. Nazife Güngör, the Dean of the Faculty of Communication Prof. Gül Esra Atalay, the Vice Dean Asst. Prof. Ceren Saran Doğan, the Head of the Department of Journalism Prof. Süleyman İrvan, the Head of the Department of New Media and Communication Assoc. Prof. Bahar Muratoğlu Pehlivan, and officials from the Directorate of Culture and Arts of the Municipality of Üsküdar.
Prof. Nazife Güngör: “The work presented is a source of pride”
The Rector of Üsküdar University, Prof. Nazife Güngör, congratulated all students who contributed to the exhibition and stated that the resulting work is something to be proud of.
Prof. Gül Esra Atalay: “It was a meaningful experience for our students”
The Dean of the Faculty of Communication at Üsküdar University, Prof. Gül Esra Atalay, emphasized that the exhibition was an important experience and a source of motivation for the students. Atalay stated: “Our students from the Department of Visual Communication Design have taken part in many exhibitions within the faculty. Today's exhibition was both a beautiful experience and a valuable source of motivation. I congratulate everyone who contributed and wish all a pleasant exhibition.”
Asst. Prof. Nuray Ergindir Küçükkaya: “We aimed to remind the meaning of craftsmanship”
The exhibition was realized under the supervision of Asst. Prof. Nuray Ergindir Küçükkaya from the Department of Visual Communication Design within the Faculty of Communication at Üsküdar University. Speaking at the opening of the exhibition, Küçükkaya said:
“Today we are thrilled to share with you our linoleum printing works, an original technique we developed together with the students. We sincerely thank you all for sharing in this excitement. With this exhibition, we aimed to remind the meaning of craftsmanship in a world of design increasingly dominated by digital technologies.
The printing technique used in the exhibition dates back to the third century in China and over time found its place across various cultures, from illustrated books to everyday life. In the twentieth century, it was featured in the works of prominent artists such as Matisse and Picasso. The linoleum printing technique reveals the power of manual artistic production and represents a highly valuable artistic stance today.
In our exhibition, as students and academics of the Department of Visual Communication Design at the Faculty of Communication of Üsküdar University, we have brought together the works we produced using this technique. This exhibition brings together academia and students in a shared process of production and invites you to join this graphical journey.”
A meaningful gift from Küçükkaya to the municipality
Following the opening speeches, a certificate of appreciation and participation was presented to Asst. Prof. Nuray Ergindir Küçükkaya for her contributions to the exhibition. In honor of this special day, Küçükkaya presented one of her works as a gift to the Municipality of Üsküdar.
The opening ceremony concluded with a group photo session.
Üsküdar News Agency (ÜNA)