The interpretation of post-apocalyptic scenarios based on the concept of dystopia through ceramic forms

This art project report presents the findings of a study that aims to evaluate the concept of dystopia through ceramic forms in the context of post-apocalyptic scenarios. Dystopia is defined as the depiction of an oppressive, unjust, and pessimistic societal order, often regarded as the opposite of utopia. The report explores the historical development of the concept of dystopia and its reflections in literature and art, particularly through the works of authors such as George Orwell, Aldous Huxley, and Ray Bradbury. Ceramic art offers artists the opportunity to create unique forms and aesthetic narratives using natural materials like clay. The study examines how ceramic forms integrate with dystopian themes and how these themes are reflected in ceramic art. Ceramic artists have reinterpreted the concept of dystopia at aesthetic and conceptual levels using different materials and techniques. Post-apocalyptic scenarios typically depict the collapse or regression of civilization due to a major catastrophe, explained by events such as nuclear war, pandemics, or natural disasters. These themes have found significant representation in literature, cinema, and digital art, providing a foundation for artistic reflections on societal fears. The study evaluates how post-apocalyptic themes are addressed by artists and the position of these works within the art world. The report also includes personal artistic practices, offering a comprehensive analysis of how dystopian and post-apocalyptic themes can be expressed through ceramic forms. In this context, the study adopts both a theoretical and practical approach, aiming to provide a new perspective on the intersection of art and social critique.