Art and methodology of sculptor Füsun Onur in contemporary Turkish art

This paper aims to explore the artistic career of Füsun Onur, a pioneer of Contemporary Turkish Art. Despite her recognition especially within the Turkish art scene, there has been no comprehensive academic study about Füsun Onur. This study seeks to fill this gap by analyzing the development and significance of Onur’s art within the contexts of her life, historical conditions and artistic movements, exploring her contributions to Turkish contemporary art through her innovative use of materials and techniques. Onur’s artistic journey is examined chronologically. Various experimental stages she has undergone throughout her career were detailed. This study segments Onur’s career by decades, examining and analyzing changing trends, material uses and techniques. The artist’s relationship with different art movements, their impacts on her works and how often she charted her own course are discussed.