photo poster project | A day that reignited my drive to create by efebeydersiniz | ISSUE #229

cizucu hosts the photo poster project in cities around the world.
By simply choosing a city and date, creators can join a physical photo poster exhibition—and meet fellow creatives in real life.

In this issue, we spoke with Efe (efebeydersiniz), who participated in the photo poster project, about why printing and exhibiting matters, what happened when their work moved beyond the screen, and what made the day so enriching.

Hello, I’m Efe. I’m based in London, where I work in the IT industry as a Systems and Security Engineer.

At the same time, photography has been an important part of my life for over 15 years. I’ve been capturing everyday moments and urban scenes through my own lens and perspective.

I also share my work on Instagram as @efebeydersiniz, where I document my ongoing photographic journey.

I was truly delighted to receive an invitation to take part in this exhibition. First and foremost, I’d like to extend my sincere thanks to the cizucu team for their effort and support.
Being part of their first ppp exhibition in London made the experience especially meaningful and memorable for me.

It felt like an opportunity to be part of something new—something that might become one of those noteworthy moments we carry with us.

I also believed it would expand my perspective by connecting with other photographers and exchanging diverse viewpoints—and indeed, it did.

The experience exceeded my expectations in many ways. It was professionally enriching and personally rewarding.
Engaging with fellow photographers, exchanging ideas, and seeing diverse artistic approaches broadened my perspective significantly.

Being part of such a thoughtfully curated exhibition also reinforced my motivation to keep producing meaningful work.
Overall, it was an inspiring and memorable experience—one I’ll carry forward into future projects.

I chose this piece because it reflects a concept I find deeply meaningful: how memories evolve over time.

Rather than presenting a fixed, perfectly clear moment, it captures the fragmented and fluid nature of remembering. The light trails symbolise the emotional residue that remains, even as the details begin to fade.

I felt this photograph invites viewers to connect with their own experiences of memory—how something once vivid can become abstract, yet still carry a strong emotional presence.

For me, it represents not just a visual composition, but an ongoing process of reconstructing moments that continue to shape us.

If you’re considering participating, I would strongly encourage you to take the opportunity. It’s a valuable experience that goes beyond simply exhibiting your work.

You’ll have the chance to connect with other creatives, gain fresh perspectives, and challenge your own way of seeing. Being part of this environment can be both inspiring and motivating—especially if you’re looking to grow artistically and professionally.

It’s also a great way to share your work with a wider audience and become part of a meaningful creative community.