Water Temple, 2023, acrylic on canvas, 20 x 24 in. / 50.8 x 60.96 cm.

Water Temple, Mike Wilson, 2023, acrylic on canvas, 20 x 24 in. / 50.8 x 60.96 cm.

Exploring an ancient cistern in Istanbul, I captured the contrast between distressed statues and curious onlookers above. Through photo manipulation, high-contrast grayscale printing on canvas, and acrylic overlay, this piece highlights the tension between past emotions and present-day curiosity.