ATANAS KARAÇOBAN'S ART APPROACH

ATANAS KARAÇOBAN'IN SANAT ANLAYIŞI

Abstract

This article deals with Atanas Karaçoban's understanding of art, his use of techniques and materials, the themes in his works and the difficulties he encountered. Karaçoban has produced important works in sculpture and drawing art by reflecting the Gagauz cultural identity in his art. While dealing with mythological figures, historical events and national identity elements in his works, he combines traditional and modern techniques. The artist's aesthetic understanding is not only limited to artistic form and technique, but is also considered as a cultural narrative. The article analyses Karaçoban's artistic journey from his childhood years when his family encouraged him to pursue art and how his migration to Turkey after the collapse of the Soviet Union shaped his artistic production. The artist's material choices, technical applications and the importance he attaches to drawing works in his sculpture practice are discussed. In addition, the difficulties he faced in the art world, his academic career and his views on his artistic legacy are discussed and the lasting traces he left in art are analysed. This study is based on a literature review and document analysis on the artist's works and artistic views. These data were supported by personal interviews with the artist.