Ezgi Sahinoglu

My interest in memory started with the realisation of the gaps in my childhood memories, which made me question how reliable or, to be exact, how unreliable my memory is. After discovering crystals’ ability to store information I started practising journalling through crystals. This ritual allowed me to reconnect with my memories and transform them into a different form. 

As a stone carver, I am fascinated by the connection between crystals and memory. I am drawn to these unique and powerful objects not only for their aesthetic qualities but also for their ability to store information. Working with stone is a deliberate choice that reflects the enduring nature of memories. Each piece of stone I select has its own unique history, formed over millennia through the geological processes of the Earth. Just as memories evolve and transform over time, so do the stones.

My work is inspired by the fragility and unreliability of memory, and the ways in which we seek to preserve and protect our experiences. Through my work I aim to capture the essence of memory as a fluid and ever-changing entity, while also honouring its ability to endure and persist over time. In my creations, I use gemstones and other crystals to represent the concept of time held within an object. 

Ultimately, my art serves as a vessel for preserving the intangible aspects of memory. It is an exploration of the interplay between the solidity of stone and the ethereal nature of our recollections. In my creative process I aim to capture the essence of memory and translate it into tangible form.