Telling vibrant stories on paper, the Journey of Humanity is told when colors are floated on the surface of the water.
"In my opinion EBRU art is the most compatible with us and our nature. Colours and water have an important effect on human psychology and human soul. Ebru is a technique that permits new things to happen, so we can easily be surprised."
My name is SONGUL SONMEZ I'm the Ebru voice for sustainable water
An Award-wining Ebru artist and one of the UNESCO Envoys of
Ebru Art. Her Ebru Journey started in 2002, after 12-years of serving as a
senior researcher at General Directorate of State Archives under the Prime
Ministry of Turkey.
In addition to using the traditional methods, Songul
developed many new techniques which is now used by many Ebru artists. Songul’s exceptional
work has been exhibited around the world.
Currently, Songul teaches Ebru art at Hacettepe University,
and with The Turkish Ministry of Culture selected in the Historical Hamamonu
Houses in Ankara.