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This mesmerizing pattern was created by Mustafa Duzgunman, who died in 1990, using the traditional Turkish art of Ebru, or paper marbling. Ebru is no mere surface treatment; it's a carefully choreographed dance of materials. Pigments are floated on a thickened water bath, then manipulated with tools like combs and rakes. The artist coaxes the paints into swirling patterns before a sheet of paper is carefully laid on the surface to lift the design. Duzgunman’s skill lies in controlling the fluidity of his materials to create a dynamic, organic composition. The textures created from the marbling process are unlike anything that can be achieved with a brush, the overall effect being one of controlled chaos. Ebru speaks to a deep understanding of material behavior and technical skill, often overlooked in favor of more conventional art forms. It invites us to reconsider the role of craft in the broader history of art, and to recognize the value of skilled making in all its forms.