Hatice Çevik

Who is Hatice Çevik (b. 1993, Manisa)

Hatice Çevik began her academic journey in Manisa. After graduating from the Nursing Department of the Health Vocational High School in 2011, she completed her studies in Medical Laboratory Techniques (2013) at Manisa Celal Bayar University and Emergency and Disaster Management (2021) at Istanbul University. She served as a Nurse for a total of eight years, including positions at a university hospital and various private hospitals.

The decision to transform her childhood passion for painting into a life mission marked a pivotal turning point in her professional life. Çevik embraced a radical and determined shift from her career in the healthcare sector to the arts, bringing her creative identity to the forefront.

In 2019, she began her artistic education by enrolling in the Painting Department of Balıkesir University, Faculty of Fine Arts. She subsequently transferred to Kocaeli University, Faculty of Fine Arts, in 2021, and graduated in 2024 with Honors.

The artist is currently (2025) pursuing her Master’s degree in the Department of Painting at Kocaeli University, Institute of Social Sciences, while simultaneously sharing her expertise as an instructor at a private studio since December 2023.

Art Persfektive;

Hatice Çevik; At the heart of my work lies a quest to redefine the boundaries of art within a contemporary perspective, using traditional materials. The female portraits and figures I render on fabric with oil paint are a concrete expression of this philosophy. The historical and cultural roots of fabric add depth to my works, while its combination with modern female figures initiates a timeless dialogue. This is an attempt to unite the legacy of the past with the dynamic spirit of the present.

In my artistic expression, I particularly focus on the depth and expression of women’s eyes. However, these gazes are not intended to force a specific meaning or emotion, but rather serve as invitations to open space for the viewer’s inner world and interpretations. Each portrait establishes a silent communication with the viewer, paving the way for diverse perceptions shaped by personal experiences.

The process of applying oil paint to fabric requires meticulous attention in itself. Unlike canvas, the irreversible nature of fabric emphasizes the finality of each brushstroke. This meticulous process positions contemporary femininities, embodied on a traditional surface, as a field of artistic exploration and expression.