The scene haunted me for weeks - a figure in mourning contemplating the aftermath of violence in a meadow of wildflowers. wanted to capture that precise moment when grief transitions into something darker, when hands clasped behind in false prayer hold more malice than mercy. the ancient vessels scattered around spoke of rituals older than forgiveness. The painting emerged from studying medieval manuscripts about cain and abel, particularly the armenian illustrations where the murder weapon was always conspicuously absent. i chose to paint the moment before vengeance, when the air is thick with potential energy. the dark stain on the ground is both evidence and prophecy..

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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