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"DROUGHT" Sculpture

→ Koray Akay, Turkey

Sculpture, Wood

53.1 W x 74.8 H x 7.9 D in

Ready to Hang

$15,521

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Taking into consideration the drought, it remembers that human is actually the cause of natural disasters, and I am representing this by the fact that a floating human body quickly falls into drought.

Year Created:

2014

Subject:

Method:

Sculpture, Wood

Rarity:

One-of-a-kind Artwork

Size:

53.1 W x 74.8 H x 7.9 D in

Ready to Hang:

Yes

Mounting:

Wall-Mounted

Frame:

Not applicable

Authenticity:

Certificate is Included

Packaging:

Ships in a Crate

Outdoor Safe:

No

Delivery Cost:

Shipping is included in price.

Delivery Time:

Typically 5-7 business days for domestic shipments, 10-14 business days for international shipments.

Returns:

Free returns within 14 days of delivery. Visit our help section for more information.

Handling:

Ships in a wooden crate for additional protection of heavy or oversized artworks. Artists are responsible for packaging and adhering to Saatchi Art’s packaging guidelines.

Ships From:

Turkey.

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Koray Akay

About the Artist

Koray Akay

Turkey

I was born in 1984 in Ankara. I studied Industrial Electronics, and coming from a technical background has profoundly shaped my artistic practice. Structural thinking, precision, material awareness, proportion, and discipline form the foundation of how I work.

In 2004, I established my own studio and began my independent production journey. That same year, I created my first work using wood. Since then, wood has been more than a material for me—it is a living body carrying memory, time, and movement within its veins. My focus is not to dominate the material, but to reveal its inherent energy without compromising its natural integrity.

At the center of my practice are wood wall sculptures, alongside painting, installation, and digital painting. My process includes surface carving, layered structural construction, modular systems, precise measurement techniques, integrated lighting elements, and digitally assisted design studies. I approach each work through planning and calculation, then allow space for the organic flow of the material. For me, art exists in the balance between control and intuition.

When I intervene in the veins of wood, I do so carefully. I do not impose form; I extract it. I aim to uncover what is already present within the material and illuminate it with my own consciousness. The resulting works carry both technical rigor and emotional depth.

I maintain a disciplined and research-driven practice. Each piece emerges from a long process of experimentation and dialogue with the material. By combining industrial logic with organic sensitivity, I seek to build a new visual language between nature and human awareness.

For me, art is not only a form of expression—it is a process of transformation. Every interaction with the living veins of wood marks the beginning of a new narrative.

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