Ahmet Rüstem and Hakan Sorar are an artist duo who develop their art practice with an interdisciplinary approach at the intersection of art, design and technology. As a versatile artist, Ahmet Rüstem focuses on the intersection of body, architecture and optical perception, exploring the transformative nature of spaces through the lens of gender and experience. He effectively utilizes the storytelling language of archaeological surfaces when dealing with these issues in digital media. Hakan Sorar is a versatile artist who began his artistic journey with photography and continues to explore the potentials of digital image making. He focuses on themes such as the body, texture, archaeology, traces and spatial relationships, integrating these themes with new media technologies. In their collaborations, the duo often utilize elements such as space, digital bodies, stage design, material diversity and archaeological data.

Their collaborative works, which aim to record the past and experiences and leave data and possibilities for the future, have been exhibited at international festivals and exhibitions, reflecting the interdisciplinary approaches of both artists and the integration of art and technology. Ahmet Rüstem Ekici and Hakan Sorar will continue their journey at Sónar Istanbul as a duo that pushes the boundaries of digital tools and offers innovative experiences to the audience.