The award-winning artist received first place at the Zenith Photo Award for this photograph, transforming real-life stories into a work of art filled with vitality and emotion. Human presence and architecture merge in extraordinary color compositions, creating a new artistic experience that conveys a sense of mystical elegance and strength.

The image carries painterly and poetic qualities, marked by a distinctive visual symbolism that invites viewers to immerse themselves in the lived experiences of different cultures. Ayse stages life stories of individuals who radiate an exceptional inner strength.

Her works are an invitation to challenge our habitual ways of thinking. Inspired by people who have endured crises yet found new paths to rebuild their lives, Ayse seeks to explore the inexhaustible resilience and depth of the human spirit.