This study aims to present how the relationship established with an archaeological site and a historical object transforms into an experience during the art production process. The "Journey to Persona" workshop held in Hadrianopolis Ancient City is the starting point of this process. The helmet fragment, a historical artifact presented to the participants, was treated as a space for intellectual encounter. This encounter was not directed at direct knowledge but at questions. Throughout the workshop, participants were guided toward their own inner experiences through open-ended questions, and in this process, they gave form to emerging emotions, thoughts, and images through mask-making. In this sense, the mask was no longer just an object, but a surface where one’s relationship with oneself became visible..

The research demonstrates that when therapeutic approaches are considered alongside archaeological concepts, objects, and spaces, they can contribute to an individual's processes of self-awareness and expression. It also demonstrates that an application area capable of contributing to healing and well-being processes emerges in the fields where art practice and art therapy intersect. Additionally, the study contributed to the historical and socio-cultural structure of Eskipazar. The convergence of history and culture with the practices of the art field on a common ground enabled the strengthening of local memory, the ensuring of its continuity, and the enhancement of its visibility.