Eller, Bronze sculpture in Abdi İpekçi Park, Çankaya, Turkey.
Eller is a bronze sculpture depicting hands located in Abdi İpekçi Park in Ankara. The artwork sits in the central area of the park where visitors can view the detailed bronze craftsmanship up close.
Turkish sculptor Metin Yurdanur created this work in 1979 as part of a city project to add art to public spaces. It was among the first sculptures installed as part of this effort to enhance the park.
The hands represent human connection and everyday gestures turned into art. The work shows how people interact with and respond to sculpture in shared public spaces.
The sculpture is easily reached by following the main pathways through the park and can be viewed freely throughout the day. Visitors should wear comfortable shoes since the park invites exploration of its full grounds.
The artist himself restored the work in 2022, maintaining its original appearance more than four decades after creation. This rare moment of an artist returning to refresh their own aging sculpture adds a special layer to the piece.
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