This study examines twelve artworks produced by contemporary Turkish ceramic artist Beril Anılanmert within the framework of the concept of transformation, which she has revisited in various forms over different periods and approached as an ongoing process. The primary aim of the research is to analyze how these works are interpreted through Jacques Derrida’s theory of deconstruction. Additionally, the study seeks to evaluate the artist’s original approaches that bridge the tension between traditional and modern understandings through her ceramic production process. The research employs document analysis, one of the qualitative research methods. This technique can also serve as an independent research method. A semi-structured interview form was used as a data collection tool. An online, open-ended interview was conducted with Beril Anılanmert using a form composed of eleven questions prepared by the researchers and refined with expert feedback. Furthermore, twelve of the artist’s works were analyzed within the scope of document analysis. The collected data were examined using content analysis, and the findings were interpreted through the lens of deconstruction theory. The results reveal that the artist, in line with the philosophy of deconstruction, transcends the functional and decorative nature of ceramics, transforming it into a medium of multi-layered narrative and intellectual interaction with the viewer. It is suggested that future studies evaluating the artist's other works through different theoretical frameworks and within the context of metaphorical expression would significantly contribute to the literature.
Keywords: Ceramic Art, Beril Anılanmert, Deconstruction, Transformation, Postmodern Art