In the Blink of a Bird
https://archiv.ngbk.de/en/projekte/blink-bird/
Exhibition nGbK Berlin (2019)
"In the Blink of A Bird" is a multimedia project and performance series initiated by the Sis Collective, exploring the complexities of bureaucracy, freedom of expression, and the immigrant experience. The project, first exhibited at Depo Istanbul in 2017, critically examines the impact of political repression in Turkey, particularly on media and communication. By employing various media forms, including printed matter and video works, the collective dissects the subversive potential of these platforms in an era of censorship.
The second rendition of the project, showcased at the nGbK in Berlin, takes the form of an interactive performance where visitors navigate a fictional bureaucratic system designed to mirror the absurdity and emotional strain of real-life administrative processes faced by immigrants. Visitors are guided through a series of experiences, from filling out forms to consulting with clerks, encountering both humorous and surreal elements along the way. The performance is infused with satirical commentary, challenging the audience to reflect on the disorienting and often dehumanizing nature of bureaucracy.
with Sis Collective
Sis Collective is an artist group from Turkey, formed in 2016 during a residency at the Apartment Project in Berlin. In response to the increasing suppression of freedom of speech in Turkey, the collective engages in collaborative production, exploring themes of freedom of expression, bureaucracy, and immigration. Their work employs indirect forms of expression through multimedia installations, video works, and print media, often incorporating materials and experiences gathered from the diaspora in Europe, particularly Berlin. Constantly evolving in size and composition, Sis Collective continues to adapt and innovate, bringing new members and perspectives into their dynamic artistic practice..