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Published in Manifold
2021
Potalar Geri Geldiğinde (When the Hoops are Back Up) points out various temporalities—fire, plants, relationships and a dog named Engin—to explore complexities of inter- and intra- species communication. Zooming in on the immediate feedback received when tending to fire, delayed responses in plant care, a cicada's life cycle challenging assumptions about industriousness and laziness, the text connects inconclusive threads between the nature of relationships and personal growth, examining how different temporalities influence perceptions of purpose and the value of actions. The text consists of bullet points marking observations between human behavior and natural processes, emphasizing the significance of time, effort, and impermanence.
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