City is nothing but a place of memory. From past to present; every cobblestone, every alley, every detail hides countless memories. In every step he takes, spatial experience merges in one’s memories and imagination. He establishes invisible relations and bonds.
In my project, i will be observing this invisible but strong connection between people and the city. For this, i will be using one of the most symbolic entity of city: the map. Every person has an individual and unique relation and i believe that this individuality could have an effect on the physical perception of the city image. A visionary or mental map which was created by one’s memories or experiences could be different than the rest. A person could take unusual routes to reach somewhere. So, i will hand out blank papers with only a red dot and a sentence on it, saying “You are here.” Participants will be chosen at the university campus in Kadıkoy, Istanbul. I will ask them to draw an imaginary map of the area and give directions for a specific destination. Therefore, i hope that i can find out how diversely people picture the same places according to their experiences and perceptions.
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AuthorSinem Karaduman was born in Ankara, Turkey. and is currently studying on her postgraduate degree at the Marmara University, Department of Painting. She works as research assistant at the university and continues her career as an artist. |