The Missing T
2018
single channel video
10'04''
Commisioned by AKI AOR
2018
single channel video
10'04''
Commisioned by AKI AOR
Öğüt has been observing facts about Tulum that appears at first in social surreal manner. Things which can be observed from the daily social-political life of the community, like the abandoned sign of the name of the town or recently fired policemen after they protested for forty five days to gain basic rights for their own safety. As they need to buy even their own uniforms and equipment, pay their own healthcare and even pay for their own accommodation during the trainings. Öğüt coded his film using Mayan traditions and language like the Obsidian black stone, which was used by the Mayans to watch thesun eclipses. Öğüt unifies the stories in his film around a MacGuffin like desired object, the original letter T which was missing from abandoned sign of the name of the town and uses it as a red thread which connects the narrative and creates a poetic twist to the work.
Installation view from Merdiven Art Space, Istanbul
Installation view from Merdiven Art Space, Istanbul