Faculty of Design

Illustration

Irem Coker

The Mother

The Holy Mother figure adapted from the Virgin Mary with the figure of the evil eye, both often represented together in Turkey since they're seen as holy and protective figures. Virgin Mary has been adapted as another protective figure just like the evil eye due to the many ancient churches named after Her all-over Turkey. The halo motif consists of eye and carnation shapes, the eyes symbolizing protection and the carnations symbolizing holiness.