Mythologıcal Fıgures ın the Works of Prof. Dr. Mutluhan Taş

Abstract

This study deals with the contemporary interpretations of mythological figures in Prof. Dr. Mutluhan Taş’s works in Turkish art. The compositions created by the artist using balbals, tombstones, shaman figures and Seljuk symbols have an original approach that blends the rich heritage of Turkish culture with modern art. The aim of the study is to examine how Turkish mythological figures find a place in contemporary art through the works of Mutluhan Taş and to evaluate the role of these figures in preserving cultural memory. Within the scope of the research, figurative and abstract elements used in the artist's works were analyzed in detail. The color palettes, calligraphic arrangements and mythological symbols in the compositions establish an aesthetic bond that brings together the past and the present. In addition, through these symbols, the artist’s method of handling historical and cultural elements from a contemporary perspective has been revealed. The findings reveal the success of Mutluhan Taş’s works in reinterpreting Turkish culture through art. The artist’s works create a bridge between traditional and contemporary art and take the viewer on a cultural journey. The study supports the consideration of mythological figures in the literature in the context of contemporary art and makes an important contribution to the deficiencies in this field.