Cycles is a long-term conceptual project consisting of a series of works grouped by stories. These stories can be read together or separately, and their connections can be explored. All the papers used in this project are handmade by recycling old papers that were originally used for various purposes, resulting in a range of colors and thicknesses. Any graphics or other interventions on the papers are carried out in-house using non-toxic printing inks and reused materials.
These recycled papers serve not only as a visual medium for conveying the idea but also as an integral part of the process itself. They shape and solidify the theme of Cycles. Through the prints, the stories showcase new types of existences and states in an illustrative manner. In the papers, we find the cyclical nature of things—rebirth from a state of being used and deemed unnecessary—taking on a new form, purpose, life, and awakening of matter. This approach simultaneously promotes sustainable artistic practice and a way of living.
The papers are privately meticulously annotated and numbered based on their origins, which can include fiscal receipts, passenger tickets, math homework, love letters, old drawings, quick sketches, failed graphics, and more. This way, the present on the surface reflects the layers of the past.