On a map marked by borders, I embarked on a journey to understand the concept of 'home' and the profound experience of being without one. I visited 12 countries in seven years, crossing not just physical borders but also invisible boundaries in my mind. Along the way, I realised the differences between near and far are not as stark as one might think.
The images that emerged from this journey became more than mere documentation. They fundamentally question the very notion of borders and the ideologies that uphold them. Each frame depicts a different take on displacement and migration. It is a series about movement, exile and the search for belonging. But ultimately, it is about the fragile, shifting nature of home itself.
Hüseyin Ovayolu is an artist from Gaziantep, Turkey. He has lived in London since 2022. To learn more about his journey, read our interview with the artist.
