To celebrate the upcoming International Women’s Day and the work of talented Turkish women, the embassy of the Republic of Türkiye organized “Fragments to Harmony: Mosaic Ensemble” exhibition at the Writers’ House, on 1-2 March. The exhibition featured a diverse selection of glass and stone mosaic works made by Dilek Türk and her atelier.
Government officials, members of diplomatic corps, as well as representatives of NGOs and cultural figures attended the opening ceremony, which was followed by a reception, hosted by H.E. Ambassador of the Republic of Türkiye to Georgia, Ali Kaan Orbay.
The Ambassador gave a speech in which he talked about meaning of mosaics in our life.
“Beyond its aesthetic appeal, mosaic art serves as a powerful symbol of unity and harmony, where individual pieces come together to form a tapestry of collective expression. For me mosaics represent life itself,” he said.
He Ambassador also suggested that mosaics symbolize the relationship between two friendly countries.
“As two nations of deep history shaped by diverse and colourful cultures, our countries today are the embodiments of the art of mosaic. Türkiye and Georgia are two outstanding examples of nurturing unity, harmony and peace from many a different culture and persuasion”.
In his speech, Ambassador Orbay thanked Ms. Dilek Türk and her atelier for sharing all the beautiful works with the audience. His excellency also underlined a role of the support of the Ministry of Culture and Sports of Georgia and of Mina Glass / Sisecam.
Dilek Türk in turn addressed the audience and expressed her gratitude to Ambassador Orbay, as well as representatives of the Ministry of Culture and Sports of Georgia and distinguished members of diplomatic corps.
In her speech, Ms. Türk talked about the support and encouragement her atelier receives from the Turkish Embassy.
“It is through such collaboration and shared appreciation for art that we are able to showcase the beauty and richness of mosaic art to a wider audience on the occasion of International Women’s Day,” she said.
Ms. Türk also talked about her history as an artist and how her friends from the atelier had created all the beautiful mosaic works.
“I have been painting since I can remember, and throughout my professional life, I have continued to paint and exhibit my works. The talented women who created these mosaics are not only my friends with whom I’ve been working with for many years, but newcomers as well”.
This two-day mosaic art exhibition is a good example of how much the Turkish Embassy cares about improvement of cultural relationship between two countries.
By Erekle Poladishvili
