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Two sisters behind the contemporary art project SEDNA are showcasing two wearable sculptures inspired by the historical memory of Troy at the 10th Canakkale Biennial in northwestern Türkiye.
The project brings together traditional craftsmanship, cultural heritage and contemporary design.
The works, titled "Iz" (Trace) and "TAC" (Crown), are on display at the Troy Museum as part of the biennial, held under the theme "Medcezir / Ebb & Flow," and will remain open to visitors until Nov. 20.
Founded by contemporary artist Sena and jewelry designer and collector Seda, SEDNA produces one-of-a-kind wearable sculptures using cast glass and metal alloys.
Drawing on the sisters' personal experiences, the cultural memory of Anatolia and Istanbul, and traditional craftsmanship, the project brings together artistic expression and jewelry design.
What sets SEDNA's works apart is their production process. Each piece is shaped entirely by hand, and the mold used to form the cast glass is broken when the glass is removed, making it impossible to reproduce an identical work.
The project previously introduced its first collection through a special exhibition at ArtSumer before taking part in the Canakkale Biennial.
"Iz" draws inspiration from the marks left by the sea on sand and the traces that life leaves on the human body and spirit.
Its twisted form, combined with hand-shaped glass, symbolizes sisterhood, intertwined lives and the strength that emerges from unity.
Meanwhile, "TAC" explores collective thought, accumulated experience, feminine strength, and the power of imagination.
The sculpture brings together symbols associated with the sun and the cycle of life, plants collected from the Troy Museum's garden and handcrafted glass scenes representing the two sisters' life cycles.
Through these elements, the work presents a visual narrative of personal experiences and the traces accumulated throughout a lifetime.
Both sculptures can be viewed at the Troy Museum until Nov. 20.
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