3. EBRU. THE ROOTS
Ebru Marbling is the art of making colorful
patterns by sprinkling and brushing color
pigments on a pan of oily water and then
transforming this pattern to paper.
The word 'ebru' comes from the Persian
word 'ebr,' meaning 'cloud.' The word 'ebri'
then evolved from this, assuming the
meaning 'like a cloud' or 'cloudy,' and was
assimilated into Turkish in the form 'ebru.'
It is believed that Ebru was invented in the
thirteenth century in Turkistan. This
decorative art then spread to China, India
and Persia.
Through several centuries, people have
applied marbled materials to a variety of
surfaces. It is often employed as a writing
surface for calligraphy, and especially book
covers and endpapers in bookbinding and
stationary. Part of its appeal is that each
print is a unique monotype.
4. THE ESSENCE
Ebru presents us the mystery of
combination of micro and macro world.
Magic itself begins from the start as each
pattern has it’s own spirit and nature.
Ebru is also used in medical therapy
purpose as the harmony and tranquility
reflected from the art, gives viewer a
sense of peace and calmness and “
nourishes’ the soul.
The stillness of water, vivid brightness of
colors and meditative process of creation
gives positive energy, mind relaxation
and practicing it for sure gives much
beyond that.
One can learn the basics of water
painting art in one session, but there are
variety of techniques and methods
developed through centuries to learn
through life.
8. WHERE TO USE
Ebru Marbling is a unique art which
many painting and design lovers like to
do in their spare time. This spectacular
piece of art does have many applications
in daily life where it is used to enhance
the decor and look of the goods.
Ebru patterned paper was extensively
used in the binding of books and within
the calligraphic panels in Turkey.
Nowadays in addition to this, "ebru"
works are often framed as textile, interior
design parts or on jewelry products and
used all over the world as a piece of
decoration.
Ebru patterns can be designed on
leather, glass, cloth, furniture, book
covers, notebooks, invitations, and many
other areas to reflect the unique glamour
of this art.
9. RENG-I SU
Developed in 1920s by artist Reng I Su
who brought ancient techniques to the
new level of art value by interpreting
visual arts based on paper marbling
(visual formats under water exposure)
with the awareness of the difficulties that
art approaches, whose tradition is not yet
adopted in the country, and which have
failed to create a background or visual
familiarization as a craft for years.
He worked on integrating paper marbling
tradition into the present by applying
different materials making research on all
types of paint and canvas.
Reng-I Su became an independent style
which includes all aspects of
contemporary art waves and ancient
eastern tradition.
