‘’The source of creative activities is shared, while their approaches and methods differ. Focusing on one or several of these is necessary for gaining expertise in a specific field and being able to express oneself. However, the time and effort required by this process may prevent individuals from experiencing other methods and approaches. Although the formation of social groups around these fields of interest and activity is of vital importance, over time, if these groups become rigid and impermeable, it can hinder richer social and creative interactions, causing each field to remain confined within its own echo chamber.

For someone with deep knowledge and experience in a particular method, genre, or area of interest, engaging with and experiencing productions in vastly different or even seemingly opposing fields has the potential to provide new insights. These insights can, in turn, lead to a deeper understanding of their own discipline.

In essence, all these different forms of production are merely varied human experiences stemming from the same source. Therefore, what is truly worthwhile is to bring these different experiences together by creating common spaces that do not discriminate based on genre or approach—spaces where the journey of producing and learning can be lived as directly as possible, without being overshadowed by external motives.’’

Noesis Collective was founded with these thoughts and aims as a non-profit initiative. The collective launched its activities with Noetic Noises Fest #1, held on December 13–15, 2024. The festival featured performances spanning electroacoustic free improvisation, acoustic folk, experimental hip-hop, death metal, progressive rock, black metal, ancient folk music, and cabaret rock, alongside painting, sculpture, and photography exhibitions.

The collective is currently working on its upcoming events and has also launched its website. Through this platform, it aims to share works in various fields—such as writing and visual arts—and, in the long run, to establish a comprehensive space for communication and collaboration among creators.

If you would like to submit your work for publication, you can contact the collective at info@noesiscollective.com.

The festival’s aim of fostering interaction among artists from different disciplines began to take concrete form when one of the works from Kıvanç Yılmaz‘s exhibition was used as a stage decoration for black metal artist Kralizec.

DEAD GROAN / Noetic Noises Fest