A Tale Old As Time

This work offers a time-traveling journey, combining the nostalgia of the past with the chaos of the present. On the right side, a human figure made from newspaper symbolizes how the countless newspapers, magazines, and news stories printed throughout history have shaped the human experience. The texture of the newspaper reflects both the fluidity of information and its transience, while the human figure illustrates the deep impact of media, social events, and the world's ever-changing agenda on individuals. The figure, emerging from the headlines, represents how a person forms their identity amid societal currents and how the world shapes them.

On the left side, nostalgic comic strips stretch along the wall. These vintage cartoons serve as a form of critique, reflection, and humor, portraying how society once viewed the world. Each comic reflects the everyday life, social events, and perspectives of its time. The simplicity of the drawings mirrors the aesthetic of the past while allowing us to understand its internal structures.

"A Tale Old as Time" presents a narrative about time's relentless progression and how humans adapt to this change. The human figure made from newspaper represents a person shaped, informed, and transformed by the constantly shifting waves of world events. While the figure symbolizes our media-driven view of the world, it also questions how one forms an identity amid this overwhelming flow of information.

Nostalgia in this piece isn't merely about remembering the past; it's an invitation to deeply understand how the past influences both the present and the future. The comic strips, juxtaposed with today's chaos, take us on a journey through history. The humorous world of comics alongside the serious headlines of newspapers shows how humans have stood against and been transformed by the events around them throughout time.

This work challenges us to reflect on how individuals are shaped by history and the forces behind this transformation. The human figure, molded by the weight of time and the winds of change, reminds us how deep and lasting the marks we leave on the world can be. "A Tale Old as Time" powerfully conveys the interconnectedness of humanity and the world, how the traces of the past are carried into the present, and how they shape the future.

Artist and Writer: Muazzez Belkıs Goncaloğlu