- Film & Video
- Digital Art
Clazomenae Memories
GOKAY GEDIK-DIRECTOR & VISUAL ARTIST
27 June 2025 19:00–19:30
28 June 2025 19:00–19:30
29 June 2025 16:55–17:20
I used to see the name Clazomenae on my bike route. Businesses that take their names from
archaeology are usually small, old establishments like guesthouses, grocery stores, or restaurants.
The most significant benefit for me was that it helped me memorize this difficult name.
Urla, a little digital nomad town near Izmir, has been a crossroads for significant civilizations throughout history.
Ionia is one such civilization that has also shaped Urla’s present. As I researched more, I decided
my first mapping show in Urla should be about this. Clazomenae was an Ionian city in the whereabouts of Urla today.
Ionia was one of the first civilizations to attempt to explain natural phenomena without relying on
mythology. They played a role in laying the foundations of modern rational thought, science, and
democracy. They also made significant contributions to architecture and developed the Ionic columns.
Today, 2,200 years later, people in this region are still trying to enjoy the land and nature similarly. Urla truly has a rich natural environment and plant life. As we approach the first anniversary of our move here, I feel incredibly excited about the digital art projects we could create in this place.
archaeology are usually small, old establishments like guesthouses, grocery stores, or restaurants.
The most significant benefit for me was that it helped me memorize this difficult name.
Urla, a little digital nomad town near Izmir, has been a crossroads for significant civilizations throughout history.
Ionia is one such civilization that has also shaped Urla’s present. As I researched more, I decided
my first mapping show in Urla should be about this. Clazomenae was an Ionian city in the whereabouts of Urla today.
Ionia was one of the first civilizations to attempt to explain natural phenomena without relying on
mythology. They played a role in laying the foundations of modern rational thought, science, and
democracy. They also made significant contributions to architecture and developed the Ionic columns.
Today, 2,200 years later, people in this region are still trying to enjoy the land and nature similarly. Urla truly has a rich natural environment and plant life. As we approach the first anniversary of our move here, I feel incredibly excited about the digital art projects we could create in this place.
Biography
GOKAY GEDIK-DIRECTOR & VISUAL ARTIST
After working as a Multimedia Designer for over ten years and earning a master’s degree from France, he focused on creating digital experiences that combine art, science, and technology.
He is proficient in video installations, AI-driven data visualizations, and live coding, using these skills to craft interactive and dynamic works that engage audiences in unique ways.
He always retained his love for French Culture by being active in organizations or adding a little ‘French Touch’ to his artworks. He is proud of spending a part of his life in France, which shaped his personality most.
He is proficient in video installations, AI-driven data visualizations, and live coding, using these skills to craft interactive and dynamic works that engage audiences in unique ways.
He always retained his love for French Culture by being active in organizations or adding a little ‘French Touch’ to his artworks. He is proud of spending a part of his life in France, which shaped his personality most.
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