Projects

‘Emotional Reflections: The Soul of Seven Horizons’ is entirely shaped around human emotions, engaging sight and sound to invite visitors into a sensory and emotional journey through the soul of Istanbul.

Fifteen sculptural forms developed by Halise Karakaya using her original material formula are suspended within a modular ceiling

system. Though static in form, they dynamically interact with an ambient soundscape of the Bosphorus – ferry horns, seagulls and waves

– through a responsive lighting system. The lighting responds purely to sound frequencies. Louder, more vibrant audio segments trigger the upper sculptures to light up, while softer sounds illuminate the lower layers. This choreography of light transforms the installation into an ever-changing emotional landscape.

By merging audio and light, the installation offers a meditative and multi-sensory experience, grounding the audience in the poetic essence of Istanbul, both timeless and ever-evolving.

Curatorial & Creative Team Curator

Alinda Kring

Creative Director & Creator

Halise Karakaya

Design Team

Karina Tertychnya Zeynep Yeşildağ

Audio Engineer

Fırat Özer

Main Sponsors

Istanbul Convention and Visitors Bureau - ICVB
Gilan

In Partnership with

Spice Brands

Institutional Supporters

Yunus Emre Institute London Turkish Ministry of Culture and Tourism – London Office