BARAN ULUSOY
BARAN ULUSOY

Cut Short Breath

cement, resin mannequins, plaster, plaster bandages, acrylic, fabric, wood

An allegory of political silence and media control, depicting frozen figures cemented by a repetitive, colorless narrative.

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In a country where the government holds the reins of the media, the public is exposed to only a one-sided view of reality. Whether in opposition or in support of the ruling power, all seem to share the same sentiments, perpetuating this repetitive cycle without offering anything constructive.

We find ourselves paralyzed by the hand of governance, where the true colors and diversity of voices remain hidden, leaving us trapped in a monotonous repetition becoming cemented, frozen, cold, colorless, and immobile.

As a result of the government controlled mainstream media, journalists moving to the internet, and the democratization of reporting and street interviewing, videos that have emerged in abundance include excerpts from these conversations in which political ideas are asked and which have led to heated debates and fights in the streets.

The sound coming from the headphones in the installation eflects the intense debates that merge when people are asked bout their political opinions during reet interviews. It aims for the spectator to witness the debate nvironment, where they sit at the ame table with them, listening ut unable to change anything.