The Vestibule

2023

12min

Ahmet Akten has been a tombstone craftsman for fifty years. He creates tombstones using his craftsmanship, employing his manual skills. Being on the brink of death has left deep imprints on his thoughts. The tombstones adorned with verses carry the stories of the past into eternity. Tombstone craftsman Ahmet Akten depicts the fragility and value of life. He captures the meaning of life in the silence of graves. He sheds light on the mystery behind life's essence.