Visualizing Urban Identity: An Evaluation of Urban Sketchers Gatherings

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Visualizing Urban Identity: An Evaluation of Urban Sketchers Gatherings

Yazarlar:

Esra Bayazıt

Yayıncı:

Burdur Mehmet Akif Ersoy University

Ana Başlıklar:

Kent Sosyolojisi ve Toplum Çalışmaları

Dergi:

Mehmet Akif Ersoy Üniversitesi Uygulamalı Bilimler Dergisi Vol.9 Issue 2, pp.191-213

Belge Tipi:

Makale

Yayın Tarihi:

9/2025

Belge Dili:

Türkçe

Document ID (Org No.):

2001359973

pISSN:

2602-425X

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Özet:

 This study aims to examine the effects of the drawing gatherings organized by the Urban Sketchers Siirt community on participants awareness of urban identity, sense of spatial belonging, and perception of collective memory. The research was conducted with 35 volunteer participants who attended four gatherings held between 2024 and 2025 in symbolic locations representing the historical and cultural identity of Siirt. Quantitative data were collected using a 26-item questionnaire and analyzed statistically. The findings revealed that the drawing practice significantly enhanced participants awareness of the historical, cultural, and aesthetic dimensions of urban spaces. The majority of participants indicated that these activities contributed to developing positive feelings toward Siirt, strengthening their sense of belonging, and establishing a deeper connection with the city. Additionally, qualitative data obtained through participant observation and open-ended questions demonstrated that the Urban Sketchers approach provides a participatory art practice that transforms individual experiences into a collective narrative, restructures spatial perception, and encourages contributions to urban memory. Based on the results, several recommendations were developed to expand drawing-based participatory art practices for preserving cultural heritage, making urban identity visible, and fostering social interaction.

 This study aims to examine the effects of the drawing gatherings organized by the Urban Sketchers Siirt community on participants awareness of urban identity, sense of spatial belonging, and perception of collective memory. The research was conducted with 35 volunteer participants who attended four gatherings held between 2024 and 2025 in symbolic locations representing the historical and cultural identity of Siirt. Quantitative data were collected using a 26-item questionnaire and analyzed statistically. The findings revealed that the drawing practice significantly enhanced participants awareness of the historical, cultural, and aesthetic dimensions of urban spaces. The majority of participants indicated that these activities contributed to developing positive feelings toward Siirt, strengthening their sense of belonging, and establishing a deeper connection with the city. Additionally, qualitative data obtained through participant observation and open-ended questions demonstrated that the Urban Sketchers approach provides a participatory art practice that transforms individual experiences into a collective narrative, restructures spatial perception, and encourages contributions to urban memory. Based on the results, several recommendations were developed to expand drawing-based participatory art practices for preserving cultural heritage, making urban identity visible, and fostering social interaction.

 This study aims to examine the effects of the drawing gatherings organized by the Urban Sketchers Siirt community on participants awareness of urban identity, sense of spatial belonging, and perception of collective memory. The research was conducted with 35 volunteer participants who attended four gatherings held between 2024 and 2025 in symbolic locations representing the historical and cultural identity of Siirt. Quantitative data were collected using a 26-item questionnaire and analyzed statistically. The findings revealed that the drawing practice significantly enhanced participants awareness of the historical, cultural, and aesthetic dimensions of urban spaces. The majority of participants indicated that these activities contributed to developing positive feelings toward Siirt, strengthening their sense of belonging, and establishing a deeper connection with the city. Additionally, qualitative data obtained through participant observation and open-ended questions demonstrated that the Urban Sketchers approach provides a participatory art practice that transforms individual experiences into a collective narrative, restructures spatial perception, and encourages contributions to urban memory. Based on the results, several recommendations were developed to expand drawing-based participatory art practices for preserving cultural heritage, making urban identity visible, and fostering social interaction.

 Bu çalışma, Urban Sketchers Siirt topluluğu tarafından düzenlenen çizim buluşmalarının katılımcıların kent kimliği farkındalığı, mekânsal aidiyet ve kolektif bellek algısı üzerindeki etkilerini incelemeyi amaçlamaktadır. Araştırma, 2024-2025 yılları arasında Siirtin tarihî ve kültürel kimliğini temsil eden simgesel mekânlarında gerçekleştirilen dört buluşmaya katılan toplam 35 gönüllü bireyle yürütülmüştür. Nicel veriler, 26 maddelik bir anket aracılığıyla toplanmış ve istatistiksel analiz teknikleri kullanılarak değerlendirilmiştir. Bulgular, çizim pratiğinin katılımcılarda kentsel mekânın tarihî, kültürel ve estetik boyutlarını fark etme düzeyini önemli ölçüde artırdığını ortaya koymuştur. Katılımcıların büyük çoğunluğu, çizim etkinliklerinin Siirte dair olumlu duygular geliştirmelerine, kente ilişkin aidiyet bilincini güçlendirmelerine ve kentle daha derin bir bağ kurmalarına katkıda bulunduğunu belirtmiştir. Ayrıca katılımcı gözlemleri ve açık uçlu sorulardan elde edilen nitel veriler, Urban Sketchers yaklaşımının bireysel deneyimi kolektif anlatıya dönüştüren, mekân algısını yeniden yapılandıran ve katılımcıların kentsel hafızaya katkıda bulunmalarını teşvik eden bir katılımcı sanat pratiği sunduğunu göstermektedir. Çalışma sonucunda, çizim temelli katılımcı sanat uygulamalarının kültürel mirasın korunması, kentsel kimliğin görünür kılınması ve toplumsal etkileşimin artırılması amacıyla daha geniş kitlelere ulaştırılmasına yönelik çeşitli öneriler geliştirilmiştir.

Makale detayları

Visualizing Urban Identity: An Evaluation of Urban Sketchers Gatherings

Yazarlar:

Esra Bayazıt

Yayıncı:

Burdur Mehmet Akif Ersoy University

Ana Başlıklar:

Kent Sosyolojisi ve Toplum Çalışmaları

Dergi:

Mehmet Akif Ersoy Üniversitesi Uygulamalı Bilimler Dergisi Vol.9 Issue 2, pp.191-213

Belge Tipi:

Makale

Yayın Tarihi:

9/2025

Belge Dili:

Türkçe

Document ID (Org No.):

2001359973

pISSN:

2602-425X

Collective memory

Urban Sketchers

Participatory art

Siirt

Urban identityUrban Sketchers

kentsel kimlik

kolektif bellek

Siirt

katılımcı sanat

Sayı

Makale detayları

Yazarlar: Esra Bayazıt

Yayıncı: Burdur Mehmet Akif Ersoy University

Ana Başlıklar: Kent Sosyolojisi ve Toplum Çalışmaları

Dergi: Mehmet Akif Ersoy Üniversitesi Uygulamalı Bilimler Dergisi Vol.9 Issue 2, pp.191-213

Belge Tipi: Makale

Yayın Tarihi: 9/2025

Belge Dili: Türkçe

Document ID (Org No.): 2001359973

pISSN: 2602-425X

Sayı

Yazarlar:

Esra Bayazıt

Yayıncı:

Burdur Mehmet Akif Ersoy University

Ana Başlıklar:

Kent Sosyolojisi ve Toplum Çalışmaları

Dergi:

Mehmet Akif Ersoy Üniversitesi Uygulamalı Bilimler Dergisi Vol.9 Issue 2, pp.191-213

Belge Tipi:

Makale

Yayın Tarihi:

9/2025

Belge Dili:

Türkçe

Document ID (Org No.):

2001359973

pISSN:

2602-425X