Ezgi Sert is an Ebru artist based in Melbourne who has participated in various local and international workshops and demonstrations. Ebru, also known as Turkish marbling art, is a UNESCO heritage-listed traditional Turkish art form that involves creating vibrant and intricate patterns by sprinkling and dropping color pigments onto a tray filled with a water-based solution. Special brushes, traditionally made from rose branches and horsehair, are used to manipulate the colors and create designs. These patterns are then carefully transferred onto paper.
Ezgi takes pride in performing this unique art form, adhering to centuries-old techniques and using specially prepared materials. Ebru art, with its origins in the Ottoman Empire, has been celebrated for its ability to create stunning and ephemeral patterns that reflect both artistic skill and cultural heritage. The process involves layering colors and manipulating them on the water surface before transferring the design, resulting in one-of-a-kind, hand-crafted pieces. Join Ezgi at Tesselaar Tulip Festival Turkish Weekend on Saturday & Sunday, 14-15 September 2024.
