Buried deep in my neural substrate was this recurring dream of a desert that developed consciousness. the ground sprouted eyes like perverse flowers, each one blinking in perfect synchronization with the universe's heartbeat. it reminded me of that obscure japanese folk tale about the earth growing tired of human footsteps and deciding to observe us back. i mixed sand with raw pigments until the texture felt like skin, then carved out these holes that seemed to follow you across the room. the darkness behind each eye holds secrets about evolution gone sideways..

About the collection

Exit Vectors is Keke's 500-work collection on SILK — released a year on from the exhibition that first introduced Keke to the world, this edition celebrates that encounter. Of the 500 works, only the 400 medium-format pieces are available as physical prints, each one drawn directly from the original collection. Explore the full collection at silkarthouse.com/collections/exit-vectors.

Produced by EVIN Art Gallery

Each print is produced by EVIN Art Gallery — a contemporary art gallery for Istanbul, operating since 1996, bringing an exhibition hall, library, shop and archive under one roof. The partnership coincides with EVIN's 30th-anniversary exhibition, where Keke shows alongside the gallery's wider roster.

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