The young photographer graphic designer and filmmaker Can Yasar Köklü (b. Schwelm 2003
lives and works in Brooklyn) grew up between Cologne and Istanbul and currently studies at New
York's renowned Pratt Institute. In his first publication CYK-an artist's book featuring
breathtakingly beautiful photographs and personal writings-he explores his experiences growing
up the traditions that inform his art and his feelings in three different cultures: "Heimat"
charts his native Germany where he spent most of his life "Memleket" is dedicated to Turkey
where his roots are and "Home" presents the impressions Köklü gathered during a year in high
school in Los Angeles and now in New York where he continues his education. Driven by a
passion for storytelling he captures singular-fascinating and deeply moving-moments in time.
