With the industrial revolution, scientific thought led the world to an ecological crisis. Consequently, ecological thought, prioritizing nature and centering humans, emerged in the mid-20th century. Ecocriticism, used in the analysis of artistic/cultural works, is one such ecological movement. It questions the nature-human relationship, particularly in ecologically sensitive artworks, and demands the improvement of the existing order. In this context, ecocriticism, stands at the intersection of art and ecology. Furthermore, the complex connection ecocriticism establishes with reality is examined in exemplary works. It attempts to determine how, why, and to what extent ecological reality is translated into art. Through these works, the relationship between the individual, society, and nature is explored. In this study, only works from the field of painting were selected, and seven questions were identified for detailed analysis of the examples. In this context, the aim of the research is to identify works of art that carry the mentioned sensitivities and to analyze the content of these works in an ecological context, through seven determined questions. In doing so, we aimed to deeply examine the points of contact between reality and art, drawing on ecocritical theory, which is inherently political. The works embody a critique of injustice and the system. Drawing from reality, the works create a different reality, both aesthetically and intellectually. This new reality addresses ecological problems. Through art's capacity to shape public opinion, raise awareness, and offer solutions, ecocentric painting and ecocriticism aim to highlight hidden realities and give voice to nature. The ecosystem requires works that center people and promote ecological awareness, as well as ecocritical texts that offer detailed evaluations of these works.
Keywords: Ecocriticism, Painting, Ecological crisis, Reality, Nature/Human