The Abandoned City

In this series, Istanbul is reimagined through a lens of solitude and stillness, stripping away the city's bustling life to reveal an eerie, almost surreal emptiness. Known for its ever-growing population and relentless crowds, Istanbul is portrayed in a way that defies its reality—a city devoid of people, suspended in a quiet daydream. Through these images, the photographer constructs a fictional narrative, inviting viewers to wander through an imagined, desolate Istanbul. The result is a contemplative exploration of space and absence, where the familiar becomes distant and the crowded transforms into the forgotten. This work challenges the viewer to envision a city as it never has been and never will be, evoking both melancholy and introspection.