Meriç Algün Recreates Her Apartment at Lunds Konsthall in 'The Patient Cries'

Meriç Algün's solo exhibition 'The Patient Cries' at Lunds konsthall centers on her literary work 'The Stepmother Violet,' an autofiction exploring stepmotherhood, mental health, and caretaking roles. The installation features a full-scale replica of the artist's own apartment, where visitors become guests, intruders, witnesses, and explorers. A wallpaper designed with Johan Hjerpe encapsulates Algün's emotional journey. The exhibition includes films, photographs, and objects documenting her creative process. Born in Istanbul in 1983 and based in Stockholm, Algün's practice examines identity, language, and migration. A public program with Lund's Public Library features talks and readings. The show addresses timely issues of women's reproductive rights and fertility.