Limited Edition “Vesikalık” Print Series

Passport-sized photos are a big part of my memory from Turkey. Each studio photographer had their own vinyl case with a personal slogan advertised on it. The slogan always had to do with how they’re the best photographer so you’d want to go to them.

It was common to collect loved ones' passport photos to carry around in your wallet. They were accessible to everyone. I wanted my prints to be accessible not only to those that could afford it but also to those who want a photo but may not afford it.

This limited edition Vesikalik series has ten images for sale for £10, each comes with a vinyl case from the best photographer in the world. 😜
 
5 x 7cm C-Type

Signed & Numbered

Edition of 20 per image  + 2 artist proof

Delivery time 2-3 weeks


︎ £10 + £3 worldwide delivery 🧿️ 

*Shipping fee will be refunded for orders over single print


                                                  

BUDDHA WAS BORN HERE is a collection of abstract and documentary photographs from Olgaç Bozalp’s travels throughout Nepal's villages, towns and Himalayas.

This travel diary is an amalgam of Bozalp’s exploration of self through colour, composition and space; distinct from his signature body of work of his meticulously staged settings.

This is Bozalp’s debut self-published zine. This visit marks Olgaç’s first international trip outside of assigned work in recent years. With no real initial intention of photographing the country, Bozalp was precipitously captivated by its people, their spirituality and relationship with nature, compelling him to immerse himself in the experience through his camera lens. Bozalp was profoundly influenced by the abstract of every day, such as a man camouflaged in a large display made of foliage as he transports in their back; rather than the intervention of human manipulation; or staging, commonly found in his body of work.

This publication reflects his experience of searching for a higher meaning in the present, our place in the world, and his pursuit of understanding a culture whose people seek truth by looking inward to reflect their happiness

With Art Direction by Jessica Pichet, the publication’s design embraces the theme of Nepal’s use of rich colours captured by Olgaç’s photography; with the cover as an ode to Nepal’s national colour, crimson red, symbolizing the strong character and bravery of the Nepalese people.


Each copy comes with a unique vintage Nepalese mailing stamp on its slipcase.


ISBN 978-1-80068-931-2

Self-published, 2022

Edition of 500

Printed by MAS Matbaa, Istanbul, June 2022

Paper / GardaMatt Rough 120 gsm

Slipcase / GardaPat 13 Kiara 250 gsm

80 pages

24 x 33.5 cm


Delivery time 3-4 weeks | Available Worldwide 🌎️

Stockist | Distribution 

︎ £20



︎ £30






Special Edition I

Mãyã, Nepal January 2022
 
10 x 8” C-Type

Signed & Numbered

Edition of 10  + 2 artist proof 

Includes signed zine


︎ £100 



Special Edition II

Machapuchare, Nepal January 2022
 
10 x 8” C-Type

Signed & Numbered

Edition of 10  + 2 artist proof 

Includes signed zine


︎ £100