Ebru 

This is an Ebru artwork by Necmeddin Okyay, featuring a mesmerizing display of floating inks with floral motifs. The carnation, with its vibrant red petals, rises above the mottled, earthy background. This flower, long a symbol of love and admiration, echoes through the ages. One cannot help but think of the Renaissance paintings where a carnation held in hand spoke volumes of betrothal and affection. Here, the Ebru technique, with its fluid and unpredictable patterns, adds another layer. The stone like backdrop might evoke the ancient art of marbling, once seen adorning Roman monuments. Like memories surfacing from the depths of our collective consciousness, these motifs remind us of the emotional power embedded in visual symbols, constantly resurfacing and evolving across time.