I'll Need to Leave Soon
150cm x 100cm
Pencil and charcoal on paper.
2024
‘Facades covered with small marble pieces are common in Istanbul apartments, especially built around the 60’s and 70’s. These buildings are quite old now and considered “unsafe” on the verge of a huge earthquake the city is awaiting. The deep crack on the wall is made by officials to test the concrete quality and obviously the building is not safe for habitation. However, there are many stories, memories, lives and roots inside these walls. The flowers depict these emotional connections between the inhabitants and the building. The artist tried strongly to capture every single detail, every branch and leaf and every single piece of marble. As if she’s freezing the moment in time…’
150cm x 100cm
Pencil and charcoal on paper.
2024
‘Facades covered with small marble pieces are common in Istanbul apartments, especially built around the 60’s and 70’s. These buildings are quite old now and considered “unsafe” on the verge of a huge earthquake the city is awaiting. The deep crack on the wall is made by officials to test the concrete quality and obviously the building is not safe for habitation. However, there are many stories, memories, lives and roots inside these walls. The flowers depict these emotional connections between the inhabitants and the building. The artist tried strongly to capture every single detail, every branch and leaf and every single piece of marble. As if she’s freezing the moment in time…’
150cm x 100cm
Pencil and charcoal on paper.
2024
‘Facades covered with small marble pieces are common in Istanbul apartments, especially built around the 60’s and 70’s. These buildings are quite old now and considered “unsafe” on the verge of a huge earthquake the city is awaiting. The deep crack on the wall is made by officials to test the concrete quality and obviously the building is not safe for habitation. However, there are many stories, memories, lives and roots inside these walls. The flowers depict these emotional connections between the inhabitants and the building. The artist tried strongly to capture every single detail, every branch and leaf and every single piece of marble. As if she’s freezing the moment in time…’