Buket 

Mustafa Duzgunman made this stunning work, Buket, using the traditional Turkish art of Ebru, or paper marbling. Ebru involves floating pigments on a water bath, manipulating them into patterns, and then transferring the design to paper. The background here is created using this technique. Notice the swirling, organic forms, like currents in a stream. These patterns are achieved through meticulous manipulation of the pigments. The blooms and stems were then carefully painted on top. Ebru requires a deep understanding of materials and process. It’s a slow, deliberate art form. This connects it to a long history of skilled craftsmanship, resisting the fast pace of industrial production. It elevates what might be seen as a decorative craft to the level of high art. Ultimately, Buket highlights the beauty and complexity that can arise when an artist embraces the inherent qualities of their materials, and the rich cultural traditions associated with them.