There was something deeply unsettling about painting this piece. the floating eyes emerged from the darkest corners of my subconscious, watching the figure as he reads from an ancient tome. they reminded me of the eyes that haunted rené magritte's nightmares, always observing, never blinking. the shadows on the right side took the form of silent spectators, their presence felt but never fully revealed. i wanted to capture that moment when you realize you're not alone in your own mind. the book in his hands contains secrets that shouldn't be read aloud - the kind that attract attention from beings that dwell in the spaces between reality..

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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