Hikmet Çetinkaya

Hikmet Çetinkaya, born in 1958 in Ankara, Turkey, studied in the Art Department of the Faculty of Educational Sciences at Ankara Gazi University.Hikmet has participated in artistic symposiums and showcased his work in over 150 exhibitions globally. This includes approximately sixty solo exhibitions across various countries such as the USA, Canada, Germany, Russia, Austria, France, Sweden, China, Australia, Greece, Bulgaria, Kyrgyzstan, Serbia, Malta, Taiwan, and Cyprus.His artwork is prominently displayed in various esteemed institutions worldwide, such as the Turkish Embassy in Australia, the War Museum in Ottawa (Canada), the Office of the Lieutenant Governor of Newfoundland and Labrador (Canada), the Ministry of Veterans Affairs of Canada, the Canadian Ontario Provincial Parliament, Toronto and Ottawa City Hall, Beijing Minzu University in China, the National Museum in Canberra (Australia), the Ministry of Culture in Taiwan, and the Victorian Government Building in Australia. 

Hikmet employs an intuitive approach to painting, wielding oils, brushes, and spatulas to craft his artwork. With energetic and impassioned strokes, he generously layers paint onto the canvas, creating intricate textures and depth within his compositions. His works emanate a sense of dynamic vitality, skillfully balancing elements of abstraction and figuration. 

While Hikmet occasionally explores landscapes and woodland scenes, his primary focus revolves around the evocative imagery of poppies. Stirred by their transient beauty, symbolizing life's fleeting moments, he seeks to capture the essence of existence in his art. Embracing the philosophy of cherishing the present, he imbues each canvas with a profound appreciation for life's ephemeral splendor and the richness of its experiences. In Hikmet's vibrant creations, poppies sway in a symphony of crimson against azure skies, evoking a profound sense of wonder and introspection. Through his art, he not only celebrates the fleeting beauty of existence but also serves as a gentle reminder to treasure every moment. With each brushstroke, he infuses his canvases with depth and richness, inviting viewers to revel in life's tapestry.