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DELIGHTS

DELIGHTS is a series that spans from Istanbul through Central Africa to Paris, Vienna, Cairo, and Budapest to the Baltic Sea addressing both ecological and social challenges that shape our world.


During my residency in Istanbul, I was struck by the sight of birds attempting to eat plastic waste. Inspired by this, I created "plastic animals" from recycled materials as a way to comment on the harmful effects of plastic consumption. In the Republic of Congo, I focused on environmental destruction, particularly plastic pollution and deforestation. I combined plastic waste with natural materials to highlight the urgency of the crisis.


In Paris, I collaborated with refugees to design bird costumes, staged in front of their tents, symbolizing migration and the longing for safety.

 

Back in Austria, I addressed the alarming rise in femicides and the deep-rooted violence against women. I translated these themes into photographic works. At the same time, I explored the impact of microplastics in waterways and climate change in the alpine regions.

 

In Budapest, I staged photographs addressing the erosion of freedom of speech and LGBTQ+ rights during my stay.


With Earthlings, I dive into the deep sea — a largely unknown habitat that has existed independently of humans for millions of years, yet is threatened by our actions. In this darkness live fascinating, often completely unknown creatures, whose forms are bizarre, fragile, and mysterious. The images point to the silent resilience of life, which continues to unfold even after the extinction of our civilization.

Developed in Egypt, the work draws inspiration from the ancient Egyptian “golden flies” — medals once awarded as symbols of bravery and honor.
I adorned veiled women in public space with hand-crafted golden flies—not as decoration, but as quiet symbols of dignity and recognition.

The latest addition is a sea mine in the Baltic.

Beneath the calm surface lies a dangerous inheritance.

A veteran of countless wars, the Baltic Sea was long treated as a dumping ground for surplus weaponry.

To this day, millions of tons of wartime ammunition lie rusting on the seabed, releasing toxins that endanger the entire ecosystem.

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