This post makes my heart deepen. I’ve been inspired by the materiality of stone for years, exploring how stone has been used through time. Stone feels like such a solid and dependable spirit. But my mind hasn’t explored walls and how they have been used, so thank you for adding something for me to ponder and witness on my walks ☺️
Thank you so much! Sorry for the late reply. I was travelling the past week. I hope you got inspired to look at the walls more closely during your walks. Have a good rest of the week 🖤
Have you seen the movie perfect days ? If not, I recommand it. It isn't about walls though but about noticing the beauty in the simple and mundane things x
What careful noticing of the walls of Athens. This is fascinating. I just visited the city - but I didn't notice these details. For me, other things caught my eye. It is so interesting how we all experience places and the world in different ways.
I love that you are exploring the world while writing your book. It makes you have the experience to write more freely and give the audience more insight on your journey.
Thank you, Kurtis! It's actually like a dream come true to be able to write and travel. Although my travels are slowly coming to an end now. I have two more weeks left in Greece. I have also started working remotely, so I won't be doing much sightseeing anymore haha! Do you travel a lot?
That sounds like a great life. Working remotely has its advantages. I haven’t been traveling much. I have only traveled up and down the east coast of America and my goal is to travel even more.
We are truly fortunate in Europe. We can immerse ourselves in a completely different country and culture in just an hour or even by train. However, I believe the US feels like several smaller countries. The various regions of the US are so distinct from one another that visiting different parts of the country can feel like travelling to entirely different countries :)
This is true because when I travel through different states they all have a different energy and feel to them. They all have different foods and ways of living. I never thought about looking at it like that thank you for pointing that out.
I can't wait to visit Greece one day. It's high on my list of countries to visit alongside Japan and Norway. It's probably in my top 3 countries I must visit next! :)
You will love it! There is so much history and beauty everywhere in Greece. Great list! I loved Tokyo. It is still my favourite place out of all my travels.
Hola , La Humanidad Lleva Más De 4000 Años Construyendo Muros ( Murallas ) , Para Protegerse. Desde Mesopotania , Hasta El Muro De Berlín , Pasando Por La Muralla China , Etcétera. Los Muros , Además De Defender , Han Trazado Una Línea Divisoria En Las Sociedades Que Los Construyen , Separarando A Los De Dentro Y Ha Los De Fuera , A Los Salvajes De Los Civilizados Y , En Ocasiones A Los Valientes De Los Cobardes. Las Murallas Dividen Y Generan Nuevos Miedos. Por Cada Persona Que Ve En Los Muros Una Forma De Opresión , Hay Por Desgracia Otra Que Exige La Construcción De Una Barrera Más Alta , Más Nueva Y Más Larga. Me Alegra Saber Que Tú Estancia En Atenas Ésta Siendo Muy Prolifera , Y Que Vas A Traer De Vuelta , La Mochila Llena De Nuevas De Experiencias Y Con Nuevas Sensaciónes , Para Poder Utilizarlas En Ese Libro Que Éstas Escribiendo Y Que Estoy Deseando Leer. Un Saludo.
Muchas gracias por tomarse el tiempo de leer y comentar. Realmente disfruto tus reflexivos comentarios. Muy sabio lo que has escrito. Que tengas una maravillosa tarde de domingo. Cuidarse
Such diversity, and I can almost feel the heat reflecting off the masonry. I think you’ve laid to rest any suggestion that ‘it’s just a wall’. It brought to mind the images that Mary Frances makes - by no means the same but I thought you might find her work interesting. She’s on X/Twitter but doesn’t have a website but this discussion will give you a feel for her work. https://www.onlandscape.co.uk/2023/07/mary-frances/
Thank you so much! I looked up the link, and wow, her photos are amazing. I will follow her on x. Have a beautiful Sunday, Michela :) Thank you for taking the time to comment.
This is beautiful and so fundamentally true. I often look at ancient walls in Europe and wonder what the intent was - to hold in, block out, protect, defend, separate... What do they say about us as humans? Lovely post dear Tugba. 🧡
This post makes my heart deepen. I’ve been inspired by the materiality of stone for years, exploring how stone has been used through time. Stone feels like such a solid and dependable spirit. But my mind hasn’t explored walls and how they have been used, so thank you for adding something for me to ponder and witness on my walks ☺️
Thank you so much! Sorry for the late reply. I was travelling the past week. I hope you got inspired to look at the walls more closely during your walks. Have a good rest of the week 🖤
This is great stuff, Tuğba. You made something so simple fascinating. Well done and oh, I just subscribed!
Thank you so much! I'm so happy it resonated well with you. Sorry for the late reply. I was travelling the past week. Have a good rest of the week 🖤
Have you seen the movie perfect days ? If not, I recommand it. It isn't about walls though but about noticing the beauty in the simple and mundane things x
Claire 🥰 I haven't watched it yet but I'll try to this weekend. I love dramas and your description sounds great. Thank you for the recommendation!
You're welcome. Let me know what you thought of it x
What careful noticing of the walls of Athens. This is fascinating. I just visited the city - but I didn't notice these details. For me, other things caught my eye. It is so interesting how we all experience places and the world in different ways.
Ah, that's great to hear! How long were you there? Was this your first time in Athens or Greece? Thank you for taking the time to read and comment 🖤
I love that you are exploring the world while writing your book. It makes you have the experience to write more freely and give the audience more insight on your journey.
Thank you, Kurtis! It's actually like a dream come true to be able to write and travel. Although my travels are slowly coming to an end now. I have two more weeks left in Greece. I have also started working remotely, so I won't be doing much sightseeing anymore haha! Do you travel a lot?
That sounds like a great life. Working remotely has its advantages. I haven’t been traveling much. I have only traveled up and down the east coast of America and my goal is to travel even more.
We are truly fortunate in Europe. We can immerse ourselves in a completely different country and culture in just an hour or even by train. However, I believe the US feels like several smaller countries. The various regions of the US are so distinct from one another that visiting different parts of the country can feel like travelling to entirely different countries :)
This is true because when I travel through different states they all have a different energy and feel to them. They all have different foods and ways of living. I never thought about looking at it like that thank you for pointing that out.
Well this is what we think of the US as Europeans haha Happy Sunday, Kurtis 🖤
Hahaha Happy Sunday to you Tuğba 🖤
Very thought provoking. Thank you.
Thank you so much, Jeanine, for reading and commenting! Have a good day 🖤
My pleasure!
I can't wait to visit Greece one day. It's high on my list of countries to visit alongside Japan and Norway. It's probably in my top 3 countries I must visit next! :)
You will love it! There is so much history and beauty everywhere in Greece. Great list! I loved Tokyo. It is still my favourite place out of all my travels.
I am also fascinated by walls and their textures. I especially love to find a flower growing out of a crack, nature finding its way in.
The best! I love it when nature finds its way into walls. It shows how alive walls can be if a flower can find a safe space between rocks 🖤
Hola , La Humanidad Lleva Más De 4000 Años Construyendo Muros ( Murallas ) , Para Protegerse. Desde Mesopotania , Hasta El Muro De Berlín , Pasando Por La Muralla China , Etcétera. Los Muros , Además De Defender , Han Trazado Una Línea Divisoria En Las Sociedades Que Los Construyen , Separarando A Los De Dentro Y Ha Los De Fuera , A Los Salvajes De Los Civilizados Y , En Ocasiones A Los Valientes De Los Cobardes. Las Murallas Dividen Y Generan Nuevos Miedos. Por Cada Persona Que Ve En Los Muros Una Forma De Opresión , Hay Por Desgracia Otra Que Exige La Construcción De Una Barrera Más Alta , Más Nueva Y Más Larga. Me Alegra Saber Que Tú Estancia En Atenas Ésta Siendo Muy Prolifera , Y Que Vas A Traer De Vuelta , La Mochila Llena De Nuevas De Experiencias Y Con Nuevas Sensaciónes , Para Poder Utilizarlas En Ese Libro Que Éstas Escribiendo Y Que Estoy Deseando Leer. Un Saludo.
Muchas gracias por tomarse el tiempo de leer y comentar. Realmente disfruto tus reflexivos comentarios. Muy sabio lo que has escrito. Que tengas una maravillosa tarde de domingo. Cuidarse
Such diversity, and I can almost feel the heat reflecting off the masonry. I think you’ve laid to rest any suggestion that ‘it’s just a wall’. It brought to mind the images that Mary Frances makes - by no means the same but I thought you might find her work interesting. She’s on X/Twitter but doesn’t have a website but this discussion will give you a feel for her work. https://www.onlandscape.co.uk/2023/07/mary-frances/
You interviewed her! I only noticed now. Whoa, so lovely! I only skimmed to look at the photos, but I will read the full post now. THANK YOU
😂 Another hat I wear! I think you’ll enjoy what she has to say about her image making.
Thank you so much! I looked up the link, and wow, her photos are amazing. I will follow her on x. Have a beautiful Sunday, Michela :) Thank you for taking the time to comment.
This is beautiful and so fundamentally true. I often look at ancient walls in Europe and wonder what the intent was - to hold in, block out, protect, defend, separate... What do they say about us as humans? Lovely post dear Tugba. 🧡
Beautfifully written - to hold in, block out, protect, defend, separate! Thank you. Diana. Have a wonderful weekend 🖤
Looking forward to your book!
Thank you, Stephan 🖤
This is awesome! Love the photo’s, you are certainly “present”! Good luck with your book!
Thank you, Gerry 🖤 Glad you liked the photos! Thank you for reading! Happy Weekend