A Prayer for Happiness, 2016
Installation, Handwriting on paper (50 x 70 cm each), Handwriting on notebook (80 pages)

A Prayer for Happiness combines a notebook filled with carefully handwritten phrase “I am happy” with framed texts “Çok Şükür” and “Hamdolsun”, both meaning “Thank God”. The work echoes thought patterns and teachings from grandparents. While emphasizing the importance of being grateful, it reminds of the thin line between contentment and settling. As the artist challenges herself to convince herself of her happiness through repetition we see the evidence of a process which shifts between prayer, punishment and meditation.