Tethered

This series depicts captured birds around a birds’ market in my hometown Istanbul. The captivity of these animals, which are often seen as symbols of freedom, is an ironic and unfortunate practice. But perhaps this speaks to a greater truth about the human condition. We tend to imprison that which we admire as if that is the only way we can appreciate its beauty. This series takes us through a journey from the perspective of these birds, from their capture to their eventual release back into the unknown.