Arzu Yazıcı

This work,with its distinct blue spirals and detailed texture work, brings the traditional evil eye image to the present in its most dynamic form.

Enriched with pink and burgundy details, Kotaz reinterprets the ancient "sacred object" concept through a softer and more internal color palette.

Circular layers dominated by turquoise and deep indigo tones form a dynamic center reminiscent of an eye's iris. The tactile structure of the ceramic, combined with the fluid lines of ink, acts as a talisman that draws the viewer in and fixes the gaze upon its core.

In historical Turkish communities, the Evil Eye bead was given names such as “Munçuk, Moncuk, Monçok, Muyınçak” and some of the expressions are still in the languages of some nations today. The Word means “Bead”. The Word «Kotaz» is another Word used in the meaning of Evil Eye bead. It is argued that it is protected because it draws the eye’s attention to another direction. The Word means “sacred object”.

"Mystery Series 3" belongs to the ongoing Mystery series, exploring layered symbolism through texture and material presence. This circular composition combines textured acrylic, ceramic fragments, and ink to construct a relief-like surface reminiscent of an ancient artifact or cosmic medallion. Earthy patinas, oxidized tones, and embedded elements create an archaeological depth, as if fragments of forgotten narratives have resurfaced. Built through tactile accumulation and intuitive material placement, the work investigates memory, time, and the hidden codes beneath visible form inviting the viewer to decipher its silent, symbolic language.

"Hidden Treasure" is a circular mixed media composition that evokes the depth and mystery of submerged worlds. Layers of turquoise, deep blue, and emerald tones flow across the textured surface, punctuated by darker fragments and subtle metallic accents that suggest concealed elements beneath shifting waters. Built through accumulated materials and tactile interventions, the work carries a geological density, as if time itself has been embedded into its strata. At its core, a lighter focal point emerges like a discovered gem, symbolizing the quiet revelations that lie beneath emotional and cosmic depths.

"Elation" is a circular textured acrylic and ink composition that radiates emotional intensity through dynamic movement and layered depth. Vivid reds dominate the surface, forming a powerful outer field, while sweeping gestures of turquoise, ivory, and deep indigo spiral inward, creating a sense of uplift and expansion. Built through multiple tactile layers, the surface vibrates with energy, as if capturing a moment of emotional overflow suspended in motion. The work explores elation not as calm joy, but as a surge an unstoppable inner current that pulls the viewer into its swirling, luminous core.