
MDF, oil paint, astroturf
as part of "Sanat Benim Oyun Alanim / Art is my Playground Exhibtion"
Kucuk Ciftlik Amusement Park, Macka, Istanbul, Turkey
2008
Julie's Jungle Adventure
Are we having fun yet?
Amusement parks exist to create and fulfill their visitors' expectations.
You arrive expecting to have fun.
You buy a ticket for a ride expecting a certain thrill.
You affirm the quality of your experiences with photographs and souvenirs.
In the Jungle, the expectations are not clear, you cannot see what you will experience.
Is there something inside? Will it be fun? Is it dangerous? Is it worth it?
The Jungle looks small and unremarkable. After entering, you find yourself partially hidden in a very public place, having a personal, rather than collective, experience. Yet everyone can still see you. What's going on in there?
In the end, we must decide for ourselves if we have been satisfied, if our expectations have been met. If we all had a good time.

MDF, oil paint, astroturf
as part of "Sanat Benim Oyun Alanim / Art is my Playground Exhibtion"
Kucuk Ciftlik Amusement Park, Macka, Istanbul, Turkey
2008