Battal Ebru 

This is "Battal Ebru" by Mustafa Duzgunman, who was born in Turkey in 1920. Ebru, or paper marbling, is a traditional Turkish art form that involves floating pigments on water and then transferring them to paper. Duzgunman was not just an artist, he was also a Sufi, and his art was deeply connected to his spiritual beliefs. Sufism emphasizes direct personal experience of the divine, often through meditative practices. Duzgunman saw Ebru as a form of meditation, a way to connect with the divine through the creative process. In "Battal Ebru," the swirling patterns and vibrant colors create a sense of movement and fluidity. The absence of fixed forms invites contemplation, mirroring the Sufi concept of constant change and the dissolution of the self. Duzgunman's work gives us a window into a rich cultural and spiritual tradition, where art is not just an object of aesthetic beauty but a pathway to deeper understanding and connection.