Ahmet Rustem Ekici and Hakan Sorar
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Ahmet Rüstem Ekici and Hakan Sorar form a multidisciplinary artist duo exploring the intersections of archaeology, body, space, and digital media. Their collaborative practice integrates augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR), and 3D modeling to reinterpret cultural heritage, focusing on the narrative potential of surfaces and objects.
Ekici’s expertise in architecture and his interest in optical perception inform his exploration of spaces shaped by experience, gender, and the body. Sorar, with roots in photography and digital imaging, examines identity and the boundaries between physical and digital realms. Together, they merge traditional storytelling methods with cutting-edge technologies, creating immersive works that challenge the definitions of space, form, and perception.
Their projects have been showcased on international platforms such as Istanbul Modern, Ars Electronica, Mardin Biennial Invited, YARAT Contemporary, Thessaloniki Queer Arts Festival, and Sonar +D. As the early adapters in integrating AR and VR within contemporary art, producing works like “Hamam” and “Through the Skin,” which question the evolving relationships between humans and their environments.Combining their expertise in architecture, engineering, and design, Ekici and Sorar offer a conceptual approach that bridges archaeology and emerging media, inviting audiences to engage.
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Photo: Deniz Tapkan Cengiz