Eternal Captivity

Istanbul’s history nearly dates back to sedentism; its memory almost as old as
humanity itself. The practice of sculpture has always been in favor of the external,
either acting as an opposition to an external power or becoming it. Surely,
Istanbul is affected by every embraced layer of history, at times its value deflated,
and at times pushed to the forefront, within the global urban life.
The obelisk I propose to the exhibition is in dialogue with the obelisk which was
initially placed during the Roman Empire era as a sign of sovereignty, which is
also the symbol of the New World. My sculpture implies a natural articulation to
other monuments that are scattered around the city that belong to different eras,
it also emphasizes lack of today’s knowledge.