Category Archives: On writing about my life with the Karagöz puppets

Farazi Kozmos’ modern-day take on Karagoz (in Turkish)

Posted on March 22, 2012 by lizcameron

So, it has been months and months of me writing about the Karagöz puppets – and you know that these little paper people are metaphorical inventions that play out the voices in my head. You probably have also gathered that … Continue reading →

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Perihan Hanim speaks: On the limits of sharing

Posted on February 10, 2012 by lizcameron

Perihan Hanım, my fairy Godmother puppet paid an unusual visit to me tonight. You may recall meeting her, several months ago, in this post.  I found her on my shoulder, stroking my hair and watching over my shoulder as I … Continue reading →

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Introducing Saf and Dobra: On a love-hate relationship with Türkiye

Posted on February 6, 2012 by lizcameron

Today I met two new puppets, Saf and Dobra.  Saf is an idealist, myopic in her micro moment, focused on her love of her homeland.  Dobra, on the other hand, is more like Karagoz- an outspoken agent provocateur who stands … Continue reading →

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