Hat & Pera - Installation Series By Göknil Gümüş Sungurtekin - Hat & Pera: A Tribute to the Elegance of Old Istanbul

"Hat & Pera" series captures the disappearing spirit of old Istanbul through a unique blend of oil painting, collage, and assemblage techniques. Inspired by the cultural richness of the historic Pera district each artwork uses hats as symbols of kindness, respect, and social grace. Suspended hats become floating memories, bridging the past and present of a city in constant transformation. Through historical engravings, vintage photographs, and modern elements, Sungurtekin invites viewers to walk alongside Istanbul’s former residents, reflecting on the layered beauty of urban change. This internationally collected series celebrates cultural memory and conceptual artistry with a deeply nostalgic and poetic vision.