“Co-Existence Mosaic”, a fascinating work of art realized in the province of Hatay, entered the Guinness Book of Records and earned the title of “the world’s largest one-piece floor mosaic”. However, the limits of art and creativity do not stop there. The creators of the mosaic decided to nominate this unique piece to earn two more new records.
Realized as part of EXPO 2021 Hatay, the “Mosaic of Co-Existence” was created with natural stones brought from 44 different cities and is fascinatingly displayed at the EXPO area in Kisecik Mahallesi in Antakya district. This magnificent work, designed with the cooperation of Hatay Metropolitan Municipality and Hatay Mustafa Kemal University, using 16 million stones in a 7-month period, entered the Guinness Book of Records as the “world’s largest single-piece floor mosaic” in July last year. After this impressive record, the interest of visitors to the magical world of mosaic continues to increase.
Candidate for Two More Records
The Metropolitan Municipality has applied for two more records regarding the “Mosaic of Coexistence”. It was nominated for the Guinness Book of Records in the categories of “mosaic made with the highest number of stones” in terms of the number of stones used on the base of the mosaic and “the largest oval mosaic” in terms of the size of the oval shape of the work.
İhsan Çakar, Secretary General of EXPO 2021 Hatay, expressed his belief that he will break records in both categories. Stating that the original design of the mosaic was brought to life by masters and artists from Hatay, Çakar states that while creating this work, the record goal was not pursued, but the record was approved by the relevant referees after the applications.
There are symbols of monotheistic religions, elements describing Hatay and natural beauties on the mosaic. This work, which is a candidate to be recorded as the “largest oval mosaic” with its 1600 square meter size and “the mosaic made with the most stones” with its 16 million stones, shows the artistic and cultural richness of Hatay to the whole world.
3D Video Studies to Animate Icons
“Mosaic of Co-Existence”, beyond being just a work of art, makes a great contribution to the promotion of Hatay. İhsan Çakar says that among the visitors of EXPO there are only those who come to see this magnificent work, and that 150 thousand visitors have come to see this artifact so far and that works have been started to make the mosaic on the floor more visible. He also adds that 3D video works continue to animate the symbols of the mosaic.
Ihsan Çakar would like to thank Hatay Metropolitan Municipality Mayor Lütfü Savaş and all other contributors who contributed to the realization of this magical work. The “Mosaic of Co-Existence” continues to be the center of attention, consolidating its place in the Guinness Book of Records as well as being a unique work of art that reflects Hatay’s cultural heritage.
