Since my childhood, the ancient walls of Istanbul have occupied my mind as a monumental boundary line. These stone masses, which once shielded the city from external perils, now wage their own struggle for survival amidst unplanned urbanization and neglect. "Ramparts and Faces" brings together the heavy burden borne by this unique Byzantine heritage and the daily life that flows alongside it, clinging to the ramparts. The stark black-and-white aesthetic in the project is not merely a stylistic choice; it is a visual translation of the unyielding confrontation between the weight of historical texture and the devastation wrought by modern life. Transcending simple documentation, this series calls upon the viewer to trace the faces seeking shelter in the shadow of the walls and to confront our cultural memory on the brink of disappearance.
