Aydin Buyuktas’ Surreal Photography Series ‘Flatland’
Photographer Aydin Buyuktas turns Istanbul’s Galata Bridge into a vertigo-inducing roller coaster ride in his series “Flatland.” This captivating project combines artistic vision with cutting-edge technology, showcasing the beauty and complexity of urban landscapes.
Photographer Aydin Buyuktas turns Istanbul’s Galata Bridge into a vertigo-inducing roller coaster ride in his series “Flatland.”The Turkish artist used a drone to take photos of the city, then morphed them into a mind-bending collage using Photoshop.He would usually spend two months planning each image, and around a week creating them.Here, a bus station appears to be a settlement on another planet. “During my childhood and adolescence, I read science fiction series from writers such as Isaac Asimov and H.G. Wells, as well as scientific and technical journals,” said Buyuktas. “These books made me question issues such as wormholes, black holes, parallel universes, gravitation, and the bending of space and time.”“I love the way writers like H.G. Wells use science in their books, and their imaginations,” added Buyuktas. “The rest is up to my imagination.”Istanbul’s Grand Bazaar appears to be inching up the walls in this surreal photograph.While this football stadium presents a daunting prospect for any would-be goalie.
Conclusion
Through his innovative use of photography, Aydin Buyuktas invites viewers into a reimagined realm of Istanbul, where reality blends with fiction. This series not only challenges our perception of space and structure but also reflects the boundless creativity inherent in artistic expression.
