Humanoid project
"Identity is not fixed. Memory is constantly changing."
Oktay Kočan’s Humanoid, explores how technological acceleration and the digital era transform our relationship with the past and, consequently, our perception of identity.
Memory’s Journey, 2026.
Mixed media.
Humanoid state
Rather than merely proposing a nostalgic return to the past, Humanoid connects these rich strata of cultural memory with a contemporary aesthetic that reflects the synthetic and digital character of our time. It invites viewers to situate themselves between past and present, where a sense of existence emerges, oscillating between the human and the “humanoid.”
Anatolian heritage
Drawing inspiration from Anatolian motifs and textile heritage that carry a cultural and collective memory transmitted over millennia, Humanoid brings together paintings, sculptural works and installations. The works invite viewers to travel through layers of memory shaped across generations.
Aperture, 2026.
Mixed media on canvas.
Memory Loom, 2026.
Mixed media sculpture.