OLIVE TREE

This project was created by two women photographers-İlknur Can and Sevil Alkan. The primary goal is to prompt contemplation regarding the feasibility of humanity continuing to exist in a state of interconnectedness with nature without imposing separation.

OLIVE TREE

Human perception often regards nature as an external entity, something to be seen solely from an outside perspective. We tend to value it either for its resources, which we exploit or for its aesthetic appeal. However, this viewpoint neglects the profound depths of nature and the potential it holds for gaining insights into our own existence. When we view nature exclusively as a source of resources or as a picturesque backdrop, it restricts the depth of the human-nature relationship.

The Cartesian philosophical movement played a pivotal role in establishing a clear division between humanity and the natural world. This gave rise to the belief among thinking individuals that they stand apart from nature and have the authority to exert dominance over it.

This project's primary goal is to prompt contemplation regarding the feasibility of humanity continuing to exist in a state of interconnectedness with nature without imposing separation. It may be imperative for us to abandon the prevailing approach that has held sway in recent centuries.