Zeynep Ayşe Hatipoğlu

ZEYNEP AYŞE HATIPOĞLU is a cellist and composer. Her work includes improvised music performances, electro-acoustic compositions, sound installations, open form pieces and graphic notations. In her artistic practice, Zeynep explores tools and methods to expand the basis for creativity and enhance the sense of connection, encouragement and interaction. She combines play with improvisation and tries to build this relationship in her works. In 2022, Zeynep completed her PhD at Istanbul Technical University Center for Advanced Studies in Music (MIAM) with an artistic research project on “A Practice-Based Research on Musical Improvisation: Collaborative Improvisation as a Play”. As a member of SAVTtrio, Klank.ist Ensemble, HEYA Sound Project and iKKi Duo, she teaches music, leads workshops and collaborates with interdisciplinary artists and collectives.