# Upcycling art in Turkey

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/upcycling-art-in-turkey
> Updated: 2026-10-18T13:53:00.000Z. Sources: 9. Developments: 2.

Aydın Acar, a health officer in Samsun, Turkey, has spent 15 years utilizing scrap metal and wood to create various works of art. Working from a home workshop in the İlkadım district, Acar uses materials from scrap yards and discarded pallets to produce items such as children’s toys, stools, accessories, and garden decorations. 

While his previous work focused more heavily on woodworking, he has recently transitioned toward metalwork. Acar describes his practice as a hobby intended for personal enjoyment and waste reduction rather than commercial profit.

## Claims

- Aydın Acar transforms scrap metal and wood into art as a hobby. (corroborated by 4 sources)
- Aydın Acar has worked as a health officer at the Samsun Health Directorate for 38 years. (corroborated by 4 sources)
- Acar has been engaged in wood and metalworking hobbies for approximately 15 years. (corroborated by 4 sources)
- Acar uses his attic as a workshop and his basement for small repairs. (corroborated by 4 sources)
- The produced items include toys, stools, accessories, and garden decorations. (corroborated by 4 sources)
- Acar does not pursue his work for commercial purposes. (corroborated by 4 sources)

## Timeline

### 2026-10-18: Aydın Acar transforms scrap metal and wood into art in Samsun

Aydın Acar, a health officer in Samsun, Turkey, uses scrap metal and wood to create art and toys in his attic workshop as a hobby.

7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/aydn-acar-transforms-scrap-metal-and-wood-into-art-in-samsun

### 2026-09-30: Designer Ahmet Tarık Demirbaş transforms scrap metal into art

Industrial designer Ahmet Tarık Demirbaş upcycles scrap metal, sewing machines, and mechanical parts into diverse sculptures and decorative items to promote zero-waste environmental awareness.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/designer-ahmet-tark-demirba-transforms-scrap-metal-into-art

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