Consisting of letters from leading figures in the world of art, education, academia and medicine to guide young people. “Talking Letters: Messages from Masters to Youngsters” The book was brought to life as both a collection and a social responsibility project.
At the launch held at Evrim Art Gallery on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, project managers Günsu Saraçoğlu and Betül Ketenci, Seha Dosdoğru, who compiled the book, representatives of supporting institutions, and prominent figures from the art, education, and academic worlds and members of the press who contributed to the book with their letters came together. At the event, audio recordings of selected letters from the book were played, and the social impact and goals of the project were shared with the participants.
All proceeds from the sale of the book, Child Education Association It will be transferred to the education of hearing impaired children in the 0-6 age group.
This special study, project managed by Günsu Saraçoğlu and Betül Ketenci and compiled by Seha Dosdoğru, conveys the experiences of successful people in their fields that guide young people through letters. Each letter in the book is enriched with the voice recordings of their authors that can be accessed with a QR code, offering readers both a visual and auditory experience.
The project also has a social mission. The income from the book sales will contribute to hearing impaired children receiving quality education at an early age. This meaningful movement was brought to life with the support of important institutions and names such as Monik İpekel, Liv Hospital, İstanbul Lale Foundation, Bülent Ketenci, Aydın Boru, Evrim Art Gallery, mikado Digital Communication Agency, Doğru Adımlar Consultancy and Kültürlü Gençlik Association.
Speaking at the launch, project managers Günsu Saraçoğlu and Betül Ketenci expressed their thoughts on behalf of the entire team supporting the project as follows: “Talking Letters: Messages from Masters to Youth is the embodiment of our dream of illuminating the future of our children through the magic of art. This project is a reflection of our passion for building bridges between hearts. For years, I have believed in the transformative power of art; now we have transformed this belief into a bridge of love for the education of our hearing impaired children. Evrim Art Gallery founder and project manager Betül Ketenci 'Let's do it!' "This journey, which began with the call to action, has become a legacy that has reached young people with the contributions of countless valuable names. I am grateful to all our supporters and those who supported us with their letters. This book is not just words; it is a manifesto where hope, solidarity and art come together."
