Taksim Park Monument was our way of expressing our support for social statements of Turkish youth, both conservative and progressive, by designing a museum - monument for Taksim Square in Istanbul.

 

Monuments of freedom represent social forces that pierce through rigid, non-democratic institutions.  It is significant that in history almost all monuments of freedom have reflected female figures. There is a peaceful power, an enlightened fearlessness in their stance, unlike warrior male figures.

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Hence, our monument takes its primary form after the image of a brave woman, shielding her body towards oppressive forces.

 

Our monument strives to harmonize and unite multiple layers of society with a healing message; oppression whether imposed by liberals or conservatives is the same antidote of progress.

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