I Could Not Find Something to Show | 2020 | Participatory installation (video-performance, costume and flyer)

I Could Not Find Something to Show / Gösterecek Bir Şey Bulamadım explores identity crises that emerge at the intersection of social expectations and the pressure to prove oneself. The installation reflects on the friction between inner authenticity and external perception.

In the video, Akkel wears a costume representing his own skin and expression while performing a moment of hysteria. The more he fails to meet these expectations, the more unbearable the discomfort becomes.

A looping video with an itching sound accompanies the installation. Inside the changing room–like structure, the projector is positioned in front of the audience, making the video appear as though it were their own reflection.