As Heykel.org, our vision is to carry the power of traditional sculpture art into the future while preserving it and to train a new generation of artists in this field. Our vision, shaped around two fundamental goals, embraces both artistic excellence and educational responsibility.
Here is Our First Artistic Goal
Our first goal is to bring realism to the highest level in every sculpture we produce. For this, we believe in the power of handcraft to the end. We consciously do not use modern technologies such as 3D printers and digital production tools. Because just as images produced with artificial intelligence lack naturalness, sculptures produced with machines also lack the warmth of the human hand. We believe that true art emerges through the artist's hand, labor, and soul. Every touch, every carving, every shaping process adds a unique character to the work. Working with handcraft is not just a technical choice, but also a philosophy.
Here is Our Mentorship Goal
Our second goal is to guide Fine Arts Faculty Sculpture Department students and develop their experience. By opening our workshop for free internships, we help young artists improve both their technical skills and professional experience. We believe that theoretical knowledge learned at university can only be consolidated with practice in a workshop environment. Students who have the opportunity to learn one-on-one from our master sculptors gain experience in many areas from material selection to casting techniques, from patina to customer relations. We dream that artists trained in this workshop in the future will become names that leave their mark in the industry.
Our International Vision
Our vision is not limited to Turkey only. We are currently actively operating in the European market as well as the Turkish market. Our deliveries to countries such as Germany, France, and Italy prove that our works have a universal language. In the coming years, we aim to expand to more countries, participate in international art fairs, and make Turkish sculpture art a globally recognized brand.
Our Future Goals
Within the next 10 years, we plan to become an institution that not only produces sculptures but also keeps sculpture art alive, teaches it, and introduces it to the world. Our biggest goals are to train more students, participate in prestigious international projects, and explain the value of handcraft to the world.
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Our Vision FAQ
The most effective way to pass the handcraft tradition to future generations is through direct contact with young artists. Our free internship program for Fine Arts Faculty Sculpture Department students is at the center of this mission. In our workshop, students learn not only theoretical knowledge but also practical skills from our master sculptors who have years of experience. Each student participates in all processes from material selection to finishing techniques and has the opportunity to work on real projects. We also share the subtleties of sculpture art through workshops, seminars and demonstrations we organize. In the future, we plan to expand this transfer by establishing an educational academy.
Although 3D printers and digital production tools offer speed and precision, they cannot capture the soul of a work of art. Just as artificially generated images are immediately recognized as lacking naturalness, sculptures produced by machines also feel the coldness of not being touched by human hands. A sculptor working with handcraft establishes a physical and emotional dialogue with the material. Each touch is a decision, each carving adds a unique character to the work. The material sometimes resists, sometimes offers surprises, and this organic process creates a creative environment that machines can never imitate. We believe that true art emerges through the artist's hand, labor and soul. Therefore, despite technological conveniences, we prefer traditional methods.
Sustainability is not only an environmental but also a cultural responsibility. We pay attention to procuring recyclable materials from local sources in material selection. We prefer remelted metals in bronze castings, and reduce carbon footprint by working with local suppliers for wood and stone. Thanks to our waste management system in our workshop, production residues are disposed of or recovered responsibly. We make continuous improvements to minimize water and energy consumption. In terms of cultural sustainability, we ensure that sculpture art is passed on to future generations by training young generation artists. Preserving the handcraft tradition is also a form of sustainability because if these values are lost, it cannot be compensated.
The impact we want to create in the sculpture industry is to remind the value of handcraft and true art. In a period when fast production and low cost pressure are increasing, we emphasize the importance of quality, originality and artistic integrity. We want to shape the future of the industry by guiding young artists. Every student trained in our workshop will be an ambassador carrying these values and will continue the same philosophy in their own work. We also want to show our country's creative potential to the world by representing Turkish sculpture art in the international arena. With our successful projects and references, we aim to create a standard in the industry, raise customer expectations and ensure that sculpture art is valued more in society.
The way to best reflect our vision to our customers is to embody these values in every work we produce. The close communication we establish with customers in every project, our visual sharing at every stage of the production process, and our presentation of works where they can clearly see the traces of handcraft are proof of our vision. Our customers are not just buying a sculpture, they are also becoming part of an art philosophy. During workshop visits, they can observe the production process live, examine materials, and talk to our artists. The content, videos, and reference projects we share on our website transparently convey our vision. We also emphasize our social responsibility by mentioning our student training programs.
Yes, representing Turkish sculpture art in the world is one of the main goals of our vision. Turkey has had a rich sculpture heritage throughout history, but this potential has not been sufficiently recognized in the modern era. We want to fill this gap. We are currently actively operating in the European market and sending works to various countries. Our customers and projects in countries such as Germany, France and Italy are proof that we work at international standards. In the coming years, we will make Heykel.org a recognized brand on the world art scene with strategies such as participation in prestigious art fairs, museum and gallery collaborations, artist residency programs and presence in global art media. Every work we produce is an ambassador of Turkey's creative power.
