During an artist residency in Istanbul, Sine Ergün (writer & curator) asked the artist a thought-provoking question.

The artist here is asking the same question he struggles to find an answer to. Not only in recent times, but throughout history, we have seen conflicts arise due to a certain perceived notion of religion and its beliefs. As we grow older, our belief system becomes more rigid, we become more righteous, and we start imposing our views on others. Sometimes, we go so far that we become violent imposters.

As none of the religions propagate violence, we all should think about this question before we act: Does religion comfort or threaten?