Fisherman in a Mussel Shell at Night

This painting is inspired by a summer visit to Istanbul, where I collected mussel shells along the shore. It shows a solitary fisherman in the middle of the sea, in a boat shaped like a mussel shell. This detail links him to the memories behind the work. The shell reflects both the coastal landscape and personal experience. The scene suggests quiet reflection and evokes homesickness and nostalgia, recalling distant memories and moments tied to that place.