Small Pains, Great Songs Project

Here we see the complex exploration of identity and heritage through the lens of stem drawings created by women from diverse backgrounds in Sinop. This project highlights the unique narratives of these women, each contributing to their personal stories and cultural histories through their drawings (which turned to symbols).

The stitches made with red thread symbolize the emotional journey of seeking connection with one’s ancestors and the pain associated with uncovering family histories that often remain in the dark. By weaving together the past and present of these women’s lives, the red thread is a poignant reminder of the struggles and resilience inherent in the search for identity.

Birds are particularly fragile during molting. For a brief time, they may lose the ability to fly. This phase, called eclipse plumage, gently describes the moment when a bird pauses, waiting for its feathers to grow back. Aware of itsvulnerability, the bird stays discreet, avoids bold actions, and patiently awaits renewal to regain its strength and beauty.Canto d’Eclissi contains the sonogram of a cry, recorded by the artist using a bird song recognition app. The 'song' is transformed into a graphic sign, giving visible form to intimate pain and its release. Like a bird in eclipse, the artist embraces this pause, knowing that darkness can lead to light. The skin printed on the book covers becomes a delicate threshold between inside and outside, bearing the marks of every transformation

Small pains do not rise to the surface — they settle deep within.

Like an engraving, they emerge as they are inscribed,

falling silent as they deepen.

The city conceals them within its lines.

I linger in that space —

among the blue, the air, and the echo of memory.