Charity Exhibition "5th World Ebru Day" - Official Art Catalog 2016 by Xenia Sulimenko

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ART OF MARBLING

Ebru, i.e. Marbling, is one of the oldest Turkish paper ornament arts. It was brought to Anatolia from Central Asia by the Turks in 11th Century, progressed in the Seljuk and Ottoman Era, and then entered into Europe with the name of “Turkish Paper”. It was used, in addition to the art of binding, in calligraphy as background and sill. With the spread of calligraphic art in artistic workshops, the value of this decorated paper had increased and became as important to even frame it. Ebru, which is a traditional Turkish art, is considered today as a branch of abstract and visual arts. Ebru artists are seeking visual beauty by interpreting nature, objects and their surroundings from their individual perspective. They are blending their power of imagination with aesthetics to create this visual beauty on water and reflecting it on paper.

The works exhibited within the framework of the “5th World Ebru Day”, which we are celebrating this year in Prague, are distinguished examples of the Ebru art. I would like to congratulate Mr. Atilla Can, the Turkish Ebru artist who has a great contribution in UNESCO’s adoption of Ebru as a World Cultural Heritage and as well as the other organizers of this exhibition. It I my sincere hope that this wonderful activity will play a role in further promotion of Ebru art in Czech Republic and in Europe.

Ahmet Necati Bigalı Ambassador of the Republic of Turkey in Prague

It was a historic moment for the Turkish people when UNESCO included Ebru in the cultural heritage list, taking it and under preservation, marking the first time that preservation was provided for a Turkish-origin art by UNESCO in its history. The art of Ebru has been written in the history books in letters of gold as the 12th Turkish element. Through his incredible determination and effort, Atilla Can has achieved a great historical milestone in Ebru history.

In addition to achieving UNESCO status for Ebru, Atilla envisioned an increasing awareness and popularity for Ebru Art. An early stated goal was to bring together Ebru artists from around the world on a yearly basis and start the World Ebru Day Celebrations, regardless of the acceptance of his project by UNESCO. After completing preparations, he organized the first World Ebru Day in Istanbul in 2012 with various events, panels and exhibitions

The process was started when Atilla submitted a petition to the United Nations through the Paris office of UNESCO. In his petition, Atilla explained the virtues of Ebru as a historic and relevant art form. He passionately stated the grounds for why it must be handed down to future generations and taken under preservation as a valuable and genuine field of art with a history dating back more than 1,000 years. At the time, Ebru was not widely known and there certainly wasn’t even the idea of a “World Marbling (Ebru) Day”.

Thereafter, instead of holding the event in the same city every year, he decided to organize the event in different cities in order to popularize paper marbling and introduce it to different cities and countries. Pushing the event to new cities helps to introduce and explain the art of paper marbling to different cultures, make it more widespread and transform it into a universal art. After the 2012 event in Istanbul, World Paper Marbling Day was organized in Gaziantep, Trabzon and Yalova in 2013, 2014 and 2015 respectively.

In his efforts, Atilla sent petitions and marbling samples to UNESCO from many different countries. He also submitted petitions and made phone calls to many different governmental and NGO offices, the Ministry of Culture and the national UNESCO commission in Turkey, explaining that he had been submitting petitions to the UN and UNESCO Paris to raise awareness related to the art of paper marbling. He requested support from government offices for his aim and explained the requirement to act collectively in order to send an official petition to UNESCO. Through his care and concern, he worked to convince the people and entities to believe in his vision.

In 2016, Prague was awarded the honor to host the 5th World Ebru Day (Which has now expanded to a full week). The mystery and beauty of Prague promises to be a deep and memorable match for the Ebru world. Also November 2016 is the 2nd anniversary of UNESCO’s inclusion of Ebru art in the cultural heritage list.

Over the course of five and a half years of continued and dedicated work, he shared his vision of the UNESCO project to all Ebru artists he could reach and requested them to submit petitions to UNESCO Paris together with samples of their works. As if this moment had been waiting for centuries, an incredible storm of excitement was created in a flash of action. Ebru artists from around the world sent thousands of samples to UNESCO in support of Atilla’s effort. Samples and petitions continued to arrive for months, and it’s said that the Ebru art samples were enough to wrap the entire UNESCO building in Paris.

Today, World Ebru Day enjoys support and participation from nearly 50 countries. Atilla’s dream has become a great personal achievement and a UNESCO victory. He is very proud of being the leading player in this story and he repeats the following with great happiness: “Never give up dreaming. Only the most confident experience great miracles”.

Atilla Can Ebru Artist Initiator of World Ebru Day www.ebrudergisi.com

Ebru is a path and a message from time forgotten. It is a bridge built to carry new friendships between all peoples. Now, it is up to you dear artists and lovers of this unique and beautiful art form to take with you all you can learn and share it with the world through your genuine love of Art and your enthusiasm to bring Ebru to the masses.

I would be remiss if I did not recognize the extraordinary efforts of Xenia Sulimenko. Xenia, with great respect, I thank you. Thanks to your efforts, the 5th World Ebru Day became a reality, right here in Prague! I look forward to meeting all of you in person!

l hope that everything you encounter above the water‘s surface at 5th World Day of Ebru becomes an unforgettable experience and motivates you to ponder what water means to our lives and the world. Let each tool and gesture that touches the water‘s surface bring your tenderness, and that you dance in a stream of beautiful impressions, respecting the history and opening your hearts to witness the humbleness of the magical art of Ebru

Šárka Hatice Duran Ebru Artist Organizer of 5th World Ebru Day www.ebrupatchwork.cz

Ebru for me is the beauty, tranquility and, perhaps most importantly, the inspiration of the process and the results. Ebru is also for me a kind of solitude, a reflection, a shelter. From the moment I saw this beautiful, fluid imagery, floating on the water, was the first time I felt like I saw everything, all at once. It was love at first sight. Ebru is a clever and charming art. It‘s unpredictable; its magic conceals itself in the knowledge and skills of many previous masters, from centuries forgotten. It also holds the secrets of future discoveries and techniques perhaps once known by unknown masters, waiting to be rediscovered. Ebru has provided me with an intangible benefit as an opportunity to make my world and the world of my daughter a brighter and more beautiful place. There is nothing to compare with spending quality time with her, creating art independently side by side, and together. It’s an art that we share, it‘s an art that we create together and it‘s a foundation for inspiring communication. It‘s something I will cherish for eternity. I would like to thank all the inspirational Masters under whom I have studied and all the colleagues who have inspired me in my art and in my work for the 5th Annual World Ebru Day. I am thankful to Atilla Can for giving me a chance to organize this great event. Šárka Duran, you have been a wonderful influence and collaborator for all kinds of projects. Our collaboration on your “Ebru Patchwork“ was a great adventure. I look forward to our next crazy project! Sevil Başaran, Merin Yıldırım, Ece Ergüney, Ebru Özel, Anastasia Ozhegova Krlišová, Igor Lukyanov, you are my heroes for handling so many translations! A special thanks also to Ambassador Ahmet Necati Bigali. Thank you for giving us your attention and support for the 5th Annual World Ebru Day. Thank you Olga Kaurova, Anna Prigoda and Anna Klykovskaya for creating interesting and engaging videos to promote this event. David my dear, thank you for your support and understanding

while I dedicated my time to this event. You inspire me, and you generously support all my projects. And finally, I must send a heartfelt thank you to everyone at MSB Events. I don‘t know how you handle me, but you are the best team ever for believing in every new project we start. You are very special to me, and I thank you. To all the visitors and especially visitors who are new to Ebru, I would like to tell you that Ebru is not just a dance of colors on the water, but is also a useful art-therapy tool and a deeply personal journey. I welcome you all to the 5th Annual World Ebru Day. Xenia Sulimenko Ebru Artist Organizer of the 5th World Ebru Day www.ebruart.eu www.iLOVEebru.com www.xanda-design.com www.msbevents.com About Xenia In 1998, Xenia emigrated from Kazakhstan to Prague and fell in love with this magical city. In 2014 Xenia and her 4 year-old daughter Amelia Nichole, found Ebru to be a perfect match for Mama‘s curious nature and Nika‘s fun drawing and wild coloring techniques! Not having an art education, and more than that, not being able to draw even a little, Xenia found that she was very much able to handle the techniques and procedures to start creating Ebru through a course in Prague given by the Ebru artist Kubra Aşık. It was at this class that she met the Czech Ebru artist Šárka Duran, and her Ebru career began to take off. Since then a new adventure has started. Xenia has developed an online Ebru supply business based on a fantastic relationship with Art Deco and Karin, both of whom supply world class quality in Ebru supplies. Xenia spreads her love of Ebru with the local Prague community and across the world through the development of a new online community of Ebru artists. She creates and publishes interesting and useful content on social networks about Ebru and Ebru artists.

TABLE OF CONTENTS Argentina Paula Fiori Armenia Zara Nalbandyan Australia Vesile Yılmaz Austria Havva Doğan Brazil Renato Crepaldi Chile Carolina Jeria China Jin Hu Czech Republic Šárka Duran Tereza Gemelová Xenia Sulimenko France Levent Acar Georgia Lela Sarishvili Germany Barbara Kelnhofer Gülhan Efkar Kerim Peter Meral Köpke Greece Katerina Momitsa Italy Bianca Antonelli Japan Miki Oshita

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Kazakhstan Yelena Kravchuk Latvia Inga Pelša Irina Trumpele Lithuania Aušra Lazauskienė Mexico Geraldina Rodriguez Mongolia Odgerel Damdinsuren Montenegro Almedina Dodić Netherlands Nesrin Cingöz Vildan Evren Yusuf Akkaya Portugal Luciene Favero Romania Rodica Parvan Russia Alexandra Lots Anna Ivanova Anna Klykovskaya Anna Prigoda Ekaterina Antseeva Elena Belozerova Elena Blagoslavova Elena Maiorova Katerina Saveleva Lilia Volskaya Margarita Demurova Nailya Lotfy

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Olga Kaurova Svetlana Mazilova Valentina Demurova Yulia Tsareva Serbia Melek Koç Slovakia Veronika Weberová Spain Adela Romo António Vélez Celemín Switzerland Ebru Özel Thailand Intuorn Molteni Turkey Abdulvahap Ertekin Ali Çalışır Atilla Can Aygün Atak Aynur Dereli Ayşegül Akyürek Ayşegül Sani Ayten Özokan Buket Sönmezocak Çisem Ergin Eda Karaabdurrahmanoğlu Eda Özdemir Emine Tuncer Filiz Toprak Özkan Birim Filiz Koyutürk Fisun Onomay Funda Güre Aydin

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Tülin Suakar Türkan Olgaç Yalçın Kutlu Yalçın Tunç Yaşar Çelik Yavuz Ulubay Yeliz Hamurişçi UAE Ayşe Esra Olgun UK Craig Joubert Hayrettin Kozanoğlu Ukraine Angelina Zolotaya Eva Polak Irina Alekseeva Irina Churpita Natalia Dragunova USA Angela Brown Diane Yaciuk Fatma Öztürk Çalışkan Griffin Benko Heidi Reichenbach Finley Nihal Sönmez KIDS Czech Republic Amelia Nichole Depman Bára Smetanová Klára Hlůžová Bruno Cruz Tadeáš Mertl Daniel Vomáčka

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Daria Pashkina Esma Linda Duran Ilona Sofie Vlková Jakub Křováček Kristýnka Křováčková Lilit Papikyan Markéta Hudcová Rozálie Kunstová Adéla Čubanová Сivic Association Sun Ray (Sluneční Paprsek) Mongolia Tsolmongerel Odgerel Russia Anastasia Vasilieva Elizaveta Nikogosyan Ludmila Ravkova Vadik Kanoplich Victoria Guskova Turkey Efsa İrem Koptagit Sıla Demircioğlu Ukraine Nikol Alekseeva USA Matthew Brown

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Paula Fiori Buenos Aires, Argentina I was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina in 1973. I have been a Calligrapher Publico (UBA) for 16 years. In my expert capacity I have analyzed papers, inks and writing. I have also studied and I practice the art of calligraphy. In 2004 I began making handmade cotton paper and vegetable fibers. It was at this time that I was introduced to Ebru. 5 years ago I moved to Cordoba, where I began to focus more heavily on my self-taught technique and adapted materials. The art of Ebru captivates me and it pushes me to use bright colors and create unique forms. The feelings are as unique as each image. I also teach Ebru in different parts of the country. In 2015 I finished my studies in the Visual Arts with a focus on Bookbinding and Restoration. While many of my works are intended for bookbinding, some friends and colleagues choose to frame them. Recently, I participated in the “Ebru Patchwork“ project organized by Šárka and Xenia. This year I was invited to the Fair „Quehacer el libro“ at the Book Fair in Buenos Aires at the stand of EARA (Bookbinders Handcrafted of Argentina) and the 1st Expo-Feria Papers, Art and Crafts in Bs. As. Argentina.

Zara Nalbandyan Erevan, Armenia Moscow, Russia I was born in 1971 in Yerevan, Armenia, and I graduated from school in 1988. In 1994 I graduated from the Yerevan Architecture and Construction University. In the same year I married and moved to Moscow, where I worked in various investment companies. My love to travel and learning has always inspired me to engage all types of arts and crafts. I am always looking to learn new techniques in different areas of the arts. In 2013, I learned about Ebru and fell in love with it at first sight. In 2014, I began training in Ebru Reng-i-su and completely immersed myself in the technique. Every day, I am still improving my skills and my knowledge.

Vesile Yilmaz Perth, Australia www.marblingart.com.au I was born in Turkey and moved to Australia in 2012. I enjoy sharing my 15 years of passion for Ebru Art with the people of Western Australia through workshops, demonstrations and exhibitions. ` For me the uniqueness, harmony and peace of different cultures here in Australia is best reflected through the mysterious mirror of Ebru. Though the paints are from different soils, each color has its own space on the tray, together they blend to complete each other and to form their unique patterns. For me, the end result is absolutely beautiful, just like Australia. Exhibitions and workshops: ● Preston Street Artspace, Como “Inception” ● Fringe Festival – Blending Past and Present Art Exhibition ● Victoria Park Art Awards Exhibition ● Araluen Botanical Park, Tulip Festival Exhibition ● WA Guild of Bookbinders, “Paper marbling”, Perth ● Falcon Spinners Club, “Silk Scarf Marbling”, Falcon ● Perth City Farm “Turkish Ebru workshop” ● “Introduction to Ebru” series of workshops ● Live Ebru Show at WA Parliament for MPs. ● Marbling Art Studio “Silk marbling” workshop, Perth ● City of Stirling (Mind Your Arts) ● Araluen Botanical Park (Tulip Festival, opening show) ● Presbyterian Ladies‘ College ● Fremantle Arts Centre

Havva Doğan Vienna, Austria I was born in 1967 in Yeşiltepe, Aksaray. I had my high school education in large part in the art department. In 1988 I married and moved to Vienna, Austria , where I live today. I received my pedagogical education in Vienna, as well as my master’s degree in the pedagogical education department. Since 2005, I have been working as teacher in the Vienna state schools. During 2011-2012, I joined the Erasmus program at İstanbul University in the faculty of theology. It was here where I first discovered Ebru. Today I practice the art of Ebru in my studio in Vienna, where I tutor adults and children. I also give Ebru courses in VHS, Vienna’s only adult-art-school.

Renato Crepaldi Serra Negra, Brazil www.renato-crepaldi.com I was born in 1973, and I’ve worked in my home studio as a full-time production marbler since 2002. I produce a wide range of traditional and contemporary marbled papers for use in bookbinding. My papers have been sold by various bookbinding suppliers and decorative papers stores around the world. Currently, I experiment with digital images of my marbled papers, editing and creating repeating patterns. I make the final design available to commercial printing on various medias, primarily for interior design and textiles. I’m also engaged in the re-creation of marbled papers as visual objects. I interpret centuries old techniques and the employ modern materials, with the aim of bringing the mysterious atmosphere of this alchemical art to a contemporary environment. ● Took part in “6th Ebru Congress“ May 07 to May 14, 2016. Istanbul, Turkey ● Participated in “EL PAPEL DECORADO”, December 2014 — April 2015. Madrid, Spain. ● ALBUM AMICORUM. June 2008 to October 2009. USA, Spain, Switzerland and Turkey. ● Provided samples for “Decorated Paper — A Guide Book” by Porck, Henk, Julia Rinck, Frieder Schmidt, and Ida Schrijver. 2009, Buntpapierverlag, Germany. ● Collaborative author of the book “International Decorated Paper”. 2007, Buntpapierverlag, Germany.

Carolina Labbé Jeria Santiago, Chile I am a Graphic Designer, and Bookbinder. In 2013 I began working with Ebru thanks to a book by Antonio Vélez Celemín and in 2014 I took a marbling course with Ato Menegazzo, in Buenos Aires, Argentina. In the same year, I also participated in a workshop by José Freire, held in Chile. For 12 years, I have had a great interest in painting, and thanks to Ebru, I can make a connection with what I love in Ebru from its beginnings: painting.

Jin Hu Quzhou, China 2015 ● Advanced bookbinding Class of American Academy of Bookbinding (AAB) with Monique Lallier in Summerfield, US. ● Classes from Susana Dominguez Martin in Spain and lessons with Zigor Anguiano Calzada in Spain on leather transfer technique. ● Workshop on the process of French binding by Luigi Castiglioni in Italy 2014 ● Study on different techniques of leather decoration from Sol Rebora since 2014. 2007–2013 ● Learning and practicing bookbinding by myself from internet, books and videos ● Learning marbling by myself and also all kinds of Coptic binding and other exposed spine binding; Long stitch binding; case binding and half binding using cloth and leather ● Learning blind tooling and gold tooling ● Learning different kinds of box making; paper marbling; Byzantine binding; wooden books…

Šárka Duran Mlada Boleslav, Czech Republic www.ebrupatchwork.cz Šárka Duran brings more than 30 years dedicated to her love of textiles, tailoring and selling commercial and personal embroidery and sewing machines through her company. Šárka is also active in the Patchwork community and has taught since 2001. She participates in exhibitions and shows, and is also the author of the exhibition “Patchwork and Ebru with a Heart”. For Šárka, Ebru is a mysterious, charming and endless journey. It’s a part of her heart that brings together peaceful people that washes away unpleasant feelings and emotions. “I’m still at the beginning of this exciting journey. Ebru is a long term relationship, not only in its duration, but in its spiritual depth. Šárka regularly travels to Turkey, the cradle of Ebru, to learn from her teachers and inspirational collaborators, who have taught and transmitted their love of Ebru: Kübra Aşık, Kubilay Eralp Dinçer, Hakime Saraçoğlu, Bahtiyar Hıra, Gülsüm Pala, Atilla Can. In 2015, Šárka initiated a major undertaking, the “International Ebru Patchwork Project” to unite the work of Ebru artists from across the world into a single piece. With the support of Xenia Sulimenko and Ebru Artists around the world, the project was a great success.

Tereza Gemelová Lichnov, Czech Republic My life has always been accompanied by art. I focused on graphics and animation in high school. I continued to study art at university. Currently, I am working on my Masters degree at Ostravien University, in the Pedagogical Faculty majoring in art education. During my studies, my travels brought me to Turkey, where I met with the fabulous technique of painting on water. Ebru is something beautiful. It’s a magical and incredible connecting point, bringing together people from around the world. My work in the ateliers of Istanbul practicing Ebru gave me a deep love of Ebru, and gave me a wonderful focus in my life. Exhibitions 2014–2016 ● Galerie Freud Thau, Zažít Bruntál jinak ● Exhibition of Tess Gemelová, Zámek Linhartovy ● Ebru world, Bauerova kavárna, Krnov ● 6. International Ebru kongress, Istanbul, Turkey ● 4. International Ebru day, Yalova, Turkey ● Gallery of young artists, 3ART beatfestival, Ostrava ● Bosphorus Strait, Ktrio, Ostrava ● Tess Gemelová and students, Council house, Lichnov ● Ebru — secret of Turkish painting, Bauerova kavárna, Krnov ● Feride Dayanç Ebru Atölyesi Sergisi, Yildiz palace, Istanbul, Turkey

Xenia Sulimenko Prague, Czech Republic www.ebruart.eu www.iLOVEebru.com www.xanda-design.com In 2014, I happened to find Ebru under very strange circumstances when I randomly saw a video online. My 4 year-old daughter was a great motivation to discover and learn about Ebru. However, I immediately noticed a major obstacle for me and many artists in Europe: the supplies in Europe were virtually nonexistent. My love of business took over, and I contacted manufacturers in Turkey found myself drawn deeper into the Ebru community. I love spreading my love of Ebru with the local Prague community and as well across the world. I‘ve been lucky to train with artists like Kubra Aşık, Kubilay Dinçer and Merve Sözeri, Anna Ivanova, Anna Prigoda, Tatiana Kirillova, Antonio Velez Celemin and Julia Tsareva. Starting in 2015, I began creating and publishing interesting and useful content on social networks about Ebru and Ebru artists, thanks to the growth of the Ebru social network. My Ebru journey is just beginning, and I look forward to someday working with all the masters of Ebru, and to consistently convey the knowledge and techniques of great Ebru artists in an entertaining way. I also continue to collaborate and share my love of Ebru with my lovely and talented daughter, Amelia Nichole (Nika).

Levent Acar Lyon, France I live in Lyon, France, and I have been engaged in art since I was a child. My aim is to introduce Ebru to my city and to all of France. To this end, I have had many exhibitions and shows in Lyon. My technique involves painting with water color on Ebru (close to powder Ebru). Thanks to Atilla Can, he has become the image of World Ebru Day in France.

Lela Sarishvili Tbilisi, Georgia I was born in 1997 in the small, but very beautiful village of Boladjuri. Currently I am student studying economics in Tbilisi State University. It was here that I took part in some art exhibitions and earned certificates. At this time, I am taking part in a TV Show called “Georgia’s Got Talent“. In May 2016 I first saw marbling. I will never forgot it, it was “Van Gogh on Dark Water“ by Garip Ay. I was so impressed that I immediately decided I should start drawing on water. I would like to thank Xenia Sulimenko, who was my guide in my early days. She helped me immensely and words cannot express how much I appreciate her kindness. I love dreams and I believe in miracles. Going to Prague for the 5th Word Ebru Day is my dream. I hope it will come true, and I hope to see you all!

Barbara Kelnhofer Staufen, Germany www.marbled-paper-arts.com Bookseller, social-anthropologist (MA), museum educator. In 1983 my journey with marbling started during annual evening courses at the open university in Freiburg. Here I acquired bookbinding-techniques and learned about decorated papers. An intensive process of studying the various techniques, the colors and the history of decorated papers, especially paper-marbling, began. From the beginning, oil colors and working on a size of carragheen-moss were my favorite mode of expression. This is how I discovered Oleaugraphy, which has become my true passion since. Hence I am a great fan of Tini Miuraâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s paper-works and books. I took my first course in Ebru with Hikmet Barutcugil, who inspired me tremendously, I work with natural pigments, and I continue to learn more and more about the traditional aspects of Ebru. Nowadays, I am experimenting and discovering new avenues, developing my knowledge and my skills continuously. The possibilities seem endless, particularly through networking and exchanging ideas with other artists. I consider myself as an artisan. My aim is to create beautiful papers for bookbinding and other decorative purposes. I love to see my two-dimensional papers change into three-dimensional objects, enhancing them with a new life.

Gülhan Efkar Mönchengladbach, Germany I was born in 1973 in Schneittach, Germany and I graduated from the Painting Department of Ismet Inonu Girls School in 1990. In the same year I participated with a painting in a mixed exhibition in Adana. I started learning Ebru from Sevgi Uyar. As a teacher of Turkish language in Germany I saw the traditional arts as a means to improve the integration process for young people and so I started Ebru projects for students. I have learned Ebru from Refii Kileci, Gülay Gültekin and Okan Akın. My students won several prizes in the International East-West Harmony Painting Competition. Today, I work to introduce and have spread the art of Ebru to everyone who is interested in traditional decorative arts in Germany by organizing projects, activities and workshops since 2012. I and my teachers, Refii Kileci and Gülay Gültekin, did an exhibition of Ebru in Saarbrücken in 2015, which was a first in the area. Since 2011, I have organized mixed exhibitions of Ebru with Turkish and German artists.

Kerim Peter Wuppertal, Germany I am a vocational guidance tutor and a German citizen with a wonderful immigrant background. I believe that art, creativity and imagination can be only formed with a free mind. My education is primarily in photography, which I have practiced since I was 11 years old, while also nurturing my ties with art. I started working with Ebru in 2008 and I continue this love with great enthusiasm as if every day is my first day. With the philosophy of â&#x20AC;&#x153;knowledge which is not taught does not carry value as knowledgeâ&#x20AC;?, I have introduced many schools and educational institutions to Ebru. I regularly work to introduce Ebru to the masses with focused social projects.

Meral Kรถpke Hamburg, Germany www.ateliermeralkoepke.de I graduated from university in 1990 from the ceramics department, and since then I have pursued many different types of ceramic studies. Currently, I live in Hamburg, Germany where I received my Technical Design education and where I have worked for several companies. I finished my studies in the Faculty of Fine Arts, Communication-Design department. In 2007, I moved back to Turkey for a period of time. It was there that I was introduced to the traditional and enchanting hand craft of Ebru art. In 2010, during a stay in Austria I focused on Ebru art, and subsequently brought my new love with me when I moved back to Germany.

Katerina Momitsa Athens, Greece I am a Greek designer and my work is presented under the brand name Kรกte. The designs are related to the Ebru technique. I use Ebru applied on notebooks, diaries and deco objects. I also design and make jewelry and other decorative objects with the use of various materials and techniques. My first contact with Ebru was when I visited Istanbul a year ago. I instantly fell in love with this art. Ever since, I travel to Istanbul whenever I can in order to attend seminars and workshops. This is an experience which every time reveals how magical and unique Ebru is. I have an art studio in Athens where I practice my Ebru technique. I dream to make Ebru more popular in my country, since people are not familiar with the art and there is a lack of teachers. I hope to gradually start teaching Ebru and through my work help more people enjoy the magical world of Ebru.

Bianca Maria Antonelli Rome, Italy I was born in Rome in 1957, graduated High School — Roma, Degree in Physical Sciences — University of Rome, Master International School Libraries — University of Padova In the ’90s I devoted myself to flowers decoration, and in 2008/09 I attended the “Comenius project” of the European Community (France, Spain, Portugal, Italy, Holland and Turkey) In 2010, thanks to A. Sefa Akseki, introduced through the Comenius project, I traveled with a Turkish group throughout the area between Mardin, Sanlurfa, Tigri and the Eufrates river. It was there that I saw Ebru for the first time, and I remain fascinated with it to this day. From 2013 to 2015, as a guest in Izmir, I started to learn Ebru Art and deepen my abilities and craft. I’m fascinated by techniques found in Ebru for the chance to play with colors without being able to draw. In 2015, I began working closely with Arya Kemal.

Miki Oshita Oska, Japan Istanbul, Turkey I am Miki Oshita and I was born in Osaka, Japan. I have always had an interest in Turkey and its history since I was a little child. I came to Turkey to learn Ebru (Marbling) which is similar to Suminigashi (Japanese Traditional Art). I have been working on Ebru with my master Hikmet Barutรงugil in Ebristan for 5 years. Ebru is deeply rooted in my love of art and in my work with disabled children in Japan by using Ebru as a therapy. I have been helping disabled people for over 10 years and Ebru is a wonderful match for my work.

Yelena Kravchuk Almaty, Kazakhstan www.artbota.kz Born in 1980, I enjoy arts and crafts, fitness, reading, going to the movies, and spending holidays with my family. I also love to travel and explore new places. When traveling, I like to fully immerse myself in the local scenery In 2009 I founded my creative art studio ArtBoTa and received my graduate degree in art therapy. Our team of inspired and committed artists offers our customers (children and adult groups) an insight into intuitive drawing, sand animation, batik painting, decoupage, and Ebru. Our team was introduced to Ebru art in 2011. Fascinated by this art form, we spent the next year experimenting with the paint and the canvas as it was challenging to reproduce the technique with the material available in Kazakhstan. Finally we decided to source our supplies directly from Turkey. My business partner and I offer master classes at the Art BoTa studio. Ebru is a fascinating form of art â&#x20AC;&#x201D; a quest for harmony of colors and ornament â&#x20AC;&#x201D; therapeutically engaging and exciting. There is, I think, an element of magic when the images are transferred from the water to the paper.

Inga Pelša Riga, Latvia I am an engineer-economist by education and a project manager by occupation. By nature, I am a very creative person, and an artist in heart and soul. Since my childhood, I combined a good knowledge of mathematics and languages with singing in the choir and attending classes in visual and applied arts. However, I chose the road of exact sciences. I graduated from the Faculty of Management and Economic Informatics at the University of Latvia. I studied business management at the Free University of Brussels and European law and policy at the University of Nancy in France. Holding responsible positions both at work and in public organizations, I have always dealt with life through the prism of music and colors and from time to time, I have returned to creative activities. I love music, traveling, and photography. I sing in the Riga Orthodox Chamber Choir “Blagovest“. I discovered Ebru in 2013, and it was “love at first sight”. In parallel to studying classical Ebru, I work to introduce a Baltic fingerprint on my Ebru. The course of time, patterns of life, music of colors, travels of the soul – these are favorite themes.

Irina Trumpele Riga, Latvia www.ebruriga.lv I am an Artist, a Painter and an Ebru Teacher. Since 2007 I have been a member of the Latvian Artists Union and the Art Director for Ebru Riga Studios in Latvia. My genres heavily feature Landscape, Still life, Portrait, Composition, Ebru and Calligraphy using watercolor, oil, acrylic, ink, Ebru colors. I first began Ebru by attending individual master classes in Konya in 2011. Since 1990 I have regularly visited India, living and working there for long periods, and since 2005 I have organized annual trips to Turkey, studying Calligraphy and Ebru. Since 2013, together with Olga Orlova we have organized 9 Exhibitions at the Studios Ebru Riga. Two of them (2015, 2016) were held in the Gallery of the Turkish Embassy in Latvia. In 2016, I contributed to the Ebru Patchwork Project. Combining Ebru with my studies of oriental Philosophy, Culture and Art, I am inclined to a spiritual influence in my Painting. My works can be found in Private Collections in Latvia, Russia, the USA, India, Canada, Sweden, Germany, Israel and Japan, Turkey, and Iran.

AuĹĄra Lazauskiene Tallin, Lithuania I was astonished when I saw an Ebru video for the first time in 2011. I knew at that moment that I had to try it. My first attempts proved my initial reaction and the results were overwhelming. This â&#x20AC;&#x153;newâ&#x20AC;&#x153; technique looked magical and full of surprises. In the same year a great master, Fatih Yesil, came to Lithuania and gave me an opportunity to see what Ebru could look like at the hands of a master. Fatih gave me technical knowledge, and showed the point of view that one must have while practicing Ebru. Afterward there were long years of hard, individual work during which I realized that I am mostly interested in traditional Ebru patterns, their techniques and quality. Recently I became curious about the history of Ebru art, marbled papers and how the art spread in Europe throughout the years. I have learned a great deal about the old patterns and the changes that arose in the patterns, names and colors depending on the region and different mindset of the people who practiced and influenced the state of Ebru today. If you ask me today what kind of words for me correlate with the word marbling, I would point to tenacity, continuous work and enormous satisfaction that comes with the good results.

Geraldina Vazquez Rodriguez Mexico City, Mexico My name is Geraldina Vazquez Rodriguez, I was born in Mexico City and I am a Linguist. I started studying Ebru at the center of Turkish studies in Mexico, and for 26 years, Ebru has had a special place in my life. Currently, I dedicate myself to integrating Ebru in a personal project where I apply the Ebru technique in different parts of objects. Currently I have a company that distributes tennis equipment and various accessories featuring Ebru. I teach Ebru courses at different universities, notably Anahuac University School Itesm of Mexico.

Odgerel Damdinsuren Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia I was born in 1979 in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. In 2000, I graduated from Pedagogical Institute. I speak English, Korean and Turkish. I have participated in the following exhibitions: 2012 – International exhibition “Handmade Mongolia“ 2012 – Paper art exhibition 2013 – “Paper folding“ exhibition in Korea 2014 – “Erguvan” exhibition in Turkey 2016 – Paper art exhibition 2

Almedina Dodic Bar, Montenegro My name is Almedina Dodic. I was born in 1994, in Montenegro. I finished primary school in 2009 and high school in 2013. Albania was the next stop, where in 2013 I continued my studies at the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Luigj Gurakuqi Universityâ&#x20AC;&#x153;, English branch. In 2015 I took some Ebru classes and received my certificate. In 2016, I finished A1 level of Turkish language.

Nesrin Cingöz Arnhem, Netherlands Education: 1998–2000 Master training Pedagogy University in Holland Amsterdam 1989–1991 Master “policy organization and management in social organizations” HAN University Nijmegen 1981–1985 Cultural and Social Education De Horst Academy, college for higher Education for professions in the social sector Professional Experience: 2012: Organization literary festivals — promotion of Modern Turkish Poetry, migration and migrants literature for Dutch public in cooperation with such as University Leiden, Heiman Ongerijmd Arnhem, Poetry Clup HardOp ARNHEM 2010 — Music Meeting Nijmegen, Annual World Music Festival 2009 — Annual Poetry festival “het Park Tells you” in Oosterbeek 2009–2014 World Music Center RASA UTRECHT 1999–2000 Buro Enzevoort Emancipation Office 1996–2001 Averoes Foundation: development and implementation of child and parent support programs, national and International implementation of these programs in cooperation with International partners, develop and implement career and coaching training, personal coaching and carrier advise 1994–2000 Lecture at the Horst University DRIEBERGEN, University of Applied Sciences for advice profession in the Social Sector. 1990–1998 City councilor in municipality of Arnhem 1990–1998 President, VEM Office The Hague, Office for employment for women belonging to ethnic groups, supported by Dutch Minister of Interior. Languages: Turkish, Native Dutch, English, German

Vildan Evren Rotterdam, Netherlands I arrived in the Netherlands in 1982. I worked in the education field for many years and volunteered in art and cultural centers. I am a co-founder of KİTABO (Kültür, İnformatie, Training, Advies, Begeleiding Organisatie) foundation which organizes cultural and social activities, such as Ebru exhibitions, classes and shows. These activities have contributed to Ebru’s popularity in the Netherlands. In 2001, I started learning Ebru from Rauf Tuncer, who is an associate professor in Uludağ University Fine Arts Academy. I also learned the technique of applying Ebru on glass from Burhan Ersan. Today Ebru is widely known in the Netherlands and it is a certified method of therapy for medical patients. I am a proud mother of my daughter who I named Ebru. We have run an Ebru workshop called EBRUZE for the past six years.

Yusuf Akkaya Arnhem, Netherlands www.sumi-ebru-marbling.blogspot.com I was born in 1959 in Turkey and I graduated from Gazi University in Ankara in 1981. After graduation, I moved to the Netherlands and began working. In 2005 I started with Ebru. In addition to Ebru, I work with Suminagashi, Pate paper, vinegar marbling, encaustic art and epoxy casting. I enjoy combining different techniques to create unique results.

Luciene Fávero Cascais, Portugal I am a Brazilian artist living in Portugal. My Ebru career started in 2013 with a course of marbling with the Spanish master António Vélez Celemín. In 2014 I built my own workshop and began working in Ebru.I learned the classic “Ebru Flowers” by studying videos of Turkish and other International Ebru artists. In 2015 I took a 2nd course with António Vélez Celemín, on chemicals in marbling. Throughout 2015 and 2016 I took part in exhibitions, notably “The Decorated Papers” in Madrid, “The Decorated Papers and Marbling“ in Cascais, the 1st International Mail Art Food Art of ARCAM in Venice, “Art against War” in Madrid. I recently took part in the “Ebru Patchwork Project” in the Czech Republic. I often run several open classes of the technique during exhibitions. I conceived the “4 Elements Project” which consisted of 4 handmade papers of rice fiber with a size of 2,00x1,30 meters, an ambitious project for its dimension and the type of paper used. In 2016 I started to sell Ebru papers to Papier Royalle magazin in Holland.

Rodica Parvan Bucharest, Romania I was born in 1958 in Bucharest and spent my childhood in my parent’s house and outdoors, in a total freedom of movement, and in touch with people and nature. I graduated with a degree in Engineering, and though I work in construction, I’ve always had a passion for art and decoration. About one year ago, I was introduced to Ebru by Yunus Emre Enstitűsű Bucuresti during the Bucharest art workshop and during the organized courses in Istanbul with the project Ustadan Çirağa. From the beginning it was love at first sight and it has become a great passion. Every work creates the impression that my feelings are floating on the water and then transferred to paper to remind me of all my emotions. Ebru represents the possibility of dreaming with eyes wide open, the possibility of flying between the clouds, to feel the wind and the sun, to admire the beauty of nature I want to thank the organizers of the Ebru Patchwork Project and also I appreciate your effort and desire to continue this traditional art. I love Ebru.

Aleksanrda Lots Krasnoyarsk, Russia www.myebria.ru In 2012 I graduated from the Krasnoyarsk State Pedagogical University as a teacher of Russian language and literature. In 2013 I took an Ebru class from Tatiana Kirillova. For more than 3 years I have drawn on water and I have been teaching both children and adults. In 2015 in Krasnoyarsk Museum I established the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Ebriaâ&#x20AC;&#x153; studio, in the Krasnoyarsk where in addition to teaching Ebru I lead excursions. Every year in September during International Day of Ebru, I organize Ebrufest. My pedagogical education has helped me to adapt Ebru for children. I am teaching kids from 4 years old, but some of my students are 2.5 years old and one was event 13 months old! Since May 2015 I have regularly engaged with children with limited abilities by using Ebru. After Ebru lessons, some kids begin to engage with the traditional crafts and draw in other techniques. Some begin to write, using hand and a pen, not some eGadget. Most rewarding, some children start talking after taking Ebru classes.

Anna Ivanova (Ann Iva) Moscow, Russia www.ebru-show.ru 2011 was the first time I saw Ebru, and I fell in love! Since that moment, I have drawn on the water every day! I teach in Russia and in Canada and I make unique scarves with an Ebru technique. Lots of women wear Ebru scarves made by AnnEbru brand. I have participated in a number of exhibitions in Russia, Canada and Turkey. During the past year, I introduced Ebru in children‘s shows with the folk instrumental collective Russian Rhapsody. I also collaborate with the theater group “Season“ by making scenery with the Ebru technique! Ebru is my life, and it opens my heart to the world!

Anna Klykovskaya Moscow, Russia www.ebru-show.ru My first specialization is historic-orientalist, second — architectural space designer, but in my soul, I’m an artist. I started Ebru in 2013, and since then, I have learned different on-water painting techniques in Moscow, Bodrum (Turkey) and on my own. In 2014 I started to teach Ebru techniques to children. In 2015 I became an organizer and participant in the Ebru exhibition “Reflexive Mimicry. World masterpieces in reflection on water”. Currently, I am one of the co-founders of the Artistic Union “Ebru-show”, that helps highlight Ebru to corporate clients (including LG Electronics and other) and cultural organizations (Belcanto Found). I am also working on the series of illustrations for the “Great Silk Road Fairy-tails”. I give master-classes on Ebru, reng-i-su, suminagashi, and I am a member of the Creative Union of Artists of Russia.

Anna Prigoda Moscow, Russia www.ebru-show.ru The first time I saw Ebru was 2 years ago in the summer of 2014. I immediately wanted to try it despite the fact that prior to this, I had no art background whatsoever. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2DC;m a Lawyer! In the two years since, Ebru has had a very strong impact on my life, creating harmony and strength. The most important thing for me in Ebru is the process itself, which gives me great pleasure and fills my life with a creativity that for so long was a missing part.

Ekaterina Anzeeva Krasnoyarsk, Russia My name is Katya and I am 26 years old. I have cerebral palsy, but that does not prevent me from being creative. I am an artist. I paint with my feet. I have been painting for the past 6 years and I attended Art School. I was introduced to Ebru by Aleksandra Lots in 2015. Besides being an artist, I ride horses and I swim as often as I can. I started skiing this year too! I like watching TV shows and I play computer games. Sometimes I write little scripts.

Elena Belozerova Moscow, Russia Since childhood I have been a dancer. After high school I attended the Moscow University of Culture and Arts, where I received a diploma in Choreography. I danced and taught before the birth of my youngest son. I took additional education in the Russian Montessori-Teachers Association and since 2004 I have taught children from 1 to 3 in groups of early development called â&#x20AC;&#x153;Together with my Motherâ&#x20AC;&#x153;. The first time I decided to go for a master class on Ebru was in 2014. The process immediately impressed and inspired me. I decided to learn this art seriously and studied under Tatiana Kirillova in Moscow. There, thanks to Yulia Tsareva I also learned the art of Reng-i Su. With Ebru, my life was filled with bright colors, new emotions, plans for the future. Ebru has given me many new friends, which also makes me very happy!

Elena Blagoslavova Moscow, Russia I was born in Volgograd, Russia. I graduated from the Volgograd Polytechnic Institute in 1988 and in 1995 I graduated from the Volgograd Pedagogical University. I worked as a teacher of computer science and computer engineering and I live and work in Moscow. As a child I loved to draw. However, my serious passion for painting started only 5 years ago. I was introduced to Ebru in 2014. My first reactions were surprise and delight, which has since been replaced by an interest in the origins and culture of this art. As a result, I started to learn Turkish. For me, Ebru is not only a wonderful water world, concealing secrets and discoveries, but also philosophy, and the culture of many artists working in this technique. I never cease to be amazed by the beauty and organic nature of Ebru â&#x20AC;&#x201D; in co-creation with nature unpredictable art works are born!

Elena Maiorova Samara, Russia Since childhood, I have always loved drawing. I dreamed of becoming a designer and a teacher. Continuing my family tradition I obtained my degree in economic higher education. I am professional accountant and Financial Director and I have an МВА degree of ISC Paris and SAMBIS SSEU. I was awarded a medal “For merits in the development of the profession“ and I was commemorated by the Ministry of Energy of the Russian Federation and the oil company ROSNEFT “For merits in the development of the Fuel and Energy Complex“. I have justified my parent’s hopes and ambitions in the professional sphere and now, my interest in personal development has become a driving force in my life. For me Ebru was a starting point on the road to myself. Ebru has taught me to enjoy the moment, to see many color shades and halftones. Ebru helped me to understand the expression “be present“ and it has made my dreams come true. I was taught Ebru by some of the best artists of Russia and Turkey. I have opened a creative workshop where I share the secrets of Ebru to my guests and watch as many of them fall in love with this beautiful art.

Katerina Saveleva Saint Petersburg, Russia www.ebruartspb.ru Education: ● Krasnoyarsk State University, Russia ● Various art, design and art therapy courses ● Master Courses with various Ebru masters in Turkey and Finland I first saw Ebru at the Turkish-Russian Cultural Center in St. Petersburg in 2009. In 2012 I began cooperation with the Charity Funds “Way of love” and “Advita” by running Ebru presentations in orphanages for disabled children. In 2013 I studied modern Ebru (Rengi Su technique) under Burhan Ersan and in 2013 I organized an Ebru workshop for Turkish master Kubilay Eralp Dincer. During 2016 I’ve visited many famous Ebru masters in Turkey and have been running Ebru workshops and shows. I produce professional marbled paper for bookbinders and I co-operate with Sand Artist Marina Sosnina. My Ebru works appeared in “The Little Prince” at the Moscow International Performing Arts Center in 2015 Exhibitions: ● “Point of no-return”, St. Petersburg, 2013 ● Gran Prix winner of the first Ebru art festival in Russia “Sozvezdie”, September 2014 ● Project “Support a Dream”, 2015 ● TV program “Eastern life”, 2015 ● 4th International Ebru Day, Yalova, Turkey, 2015 ● 6th International Ebru Congress, Istanbul, 2016

Lilya Volskaya Moscow, Russia I was born in 1968 and I live in Moscow. I am an artist of decorative arts in different Eastern techniques such as Ebru and Ren Gi Su. I have organized two personal exhibitions in Moscow. My works are held in private collections in Russia and Europe. I am often engaged in various exhibitions, contests and social projects. I also run Ebru workshops for children and adults.

Margarita Demurova Moscow, Russia www.ebru-lab.ru I am an artist, and a master of Ebru. I first saw Ebru in 2011. I enjoy photography and painting. I am studying traditional Ebru, and experimenting with different surfaces, I’ve studied Ebru techniques with Tatiana Kirillova, and since 2013 I lead master classes in Ebru for children and their parentsat „Ebru Art Moscow“. I frequently contribute to events, exhibitions and the charity events by giving Ebru classes to children and people with disabilities. Though I am at the beginning of my creative journey, I have already had some notable achievements: ● 2014, 2015, 2016 — annual master classes at the charity dance marathon for people with disabilities “BEST BUDDIES» (International Fund) ● “The atmosphere of creativity“ exhibition, Moscow, 2014 ● “Heim Textil” International Exhibition of Textile Design, Moscow, 2014 ● Festival “Country of Childhood“, Samara, 2014 ● Project “The world masterpieces in the reflection on the water. “Reflective mimicry“, Design Factory “Flakon”, Moscow, 2015 ● “WANDI BAZAAR” Gallery “Fashion Season”, Moscow, 2015 ● Charity master classes “Masterslavl“, “Moscow City”, Moscow, 2015 ● Charity master classes with “Ebru Art Moscow“, Galina Vishnevskaya’s Opera Center, for guests of the concert of the International Children’s Contest of inclusive literary and educational award “Golden Heart“, 2016

Nailya Lotfy Moscow, Russia Nailya Lotfy â&#x20AC;&#x201D; artist mozaist, calligrapher. I started with Ebru in 2015. Ebru for me â&#x20AC;&#x201D; is the art of expressing the love and the beauty of the soul in the material world. In Ebru, no one work is like another, each piece is its own exclusive and unique creation. Ebru is the sacrament and the birth of the new creation. Ebru teaches patience and bring you closer to the divine. The interaction with water helps the practitioner to feel peaceful and quiet. And every time you start a piece, you witness the birth of a new design and pattern.

Olga Kaurova Saint Petersburg, Russia My creative career began in early childhood. When I was 12, I participated in several urban and international exhibitions of Origami. At the same time I began to study fine arts through reading. In the first years of university I was getting commissioned to draw portraits. In 2009, I began practicing the art of Ebru. At that time there was no information in Russia about this art, so I had to do research in Turkish and translate the literature. A few months later, I visited Turkey, where I bought my first Ebru kit. In the summer of 2012 I started to publicly exhibit. I am a supporter of classical Ebru. I always use natural materials, known since ancient times and always chemical free. Currently, I am active in the development of the art of Ebru in Russia, appearing on television, and conducting master classes and shows.

Svetlana Mazilova Moscow, Russia I was born and live in Moscow. Since 2009 I have been inspired by Turkey, its traditions, culture, language, music, ceramics, painting on ceramics (cini), and Ebru… Ebru is deeply woven in my heart. I paint, maintain contact with masters from different countries, introduce other people to Ebru art and I continue to learn all I can. Perfection has no limits and it means that there is always something to try for! I participated in the project “Reflexive mimicry“ and other exhibitions in Moscow. I also participated in 4th World Ebru Art Day in Yalova, Turkey.

Valentina Zhdanova (Demurova) Moscow, Russia www.ebru-lab.ru I am a clinical psychologist by profession, and a master Ebru Artist. I first saw Ebru in 2011. Studying and working with Ebru fits the rhythm of my work at the clinic and a private practice. Over time I began using Ebru in psychological practice. I studied Ebru with Tatiana Kirillova, and I studied Rengi Su with Burhan Ersan. In 2012 I started giving Ebru master classes. Since 2013 I’ve given Ebru master classes for professional artists, designers, teachers, children, people with disabilities, and for art therapy groups. In the same year, my own art therapy project appeared in the studio along with other activities, which in time grew into the author‘s art therapy course “Who I am, where do I come from and where am I going“. Exhibitions and Events: ● 2014, 2015, 2016 — annual master classes at the charity dance marathon for people with disabilities “BEST BUDDIES“, as a master of the studio “Ebru art Moscow” ● Exhibition “The atmosphere of creativity“ Moscow, 2014 ● “Heim Textil” International Exhibition of Textile Design, Moscow, 2014 ● Festival “Country of Childhood“, Samara, 2014 ● Project “The world masterpieces in the reflection on the water. “Reflective mimicry“, Design Factory “Flakon”, Moscow, 2015 ● “WANDI BAZAAR” Gallery „Fashion Season”, Moscow, 2015 ● Charity master classes at“Masterslavl“, “Moscow City”, Moscow, 2015 ● Charity master classes with “Ebru Art Moscow“: Galina Vishnevskaya’s Opera Center, for the gala concert of inclusive literary and educational award “Golden Heart“, 2016 ● Exhibition “Two views“, Berlin, 2016

Yulia Tsareva Moscow, Russia www.ebru-lab.ru I was born in Moscow in 1981. I am a painter, a master of Ebru and a member of the international project “Ebru Art“. I have studied and worked with Ebru starting in 2012. Since 2014, I have worked as a teacher at the Studio “Ebru Art Moscow“. Since 2014, I have studied to master the Reng-i Su technique, first introduced by the artist Burhan Ersan. The piece I present at the exhibition was created using the Reng-i Su technique.

Melek Koç Belgrade, Serbia www.melekkoc.com I was born and raised in Istanbul, Turkey. After receiving my BA degree from Uludag University, I worked as a teacher. After three years of teaching, I fell in love with the art of traditional Turkish water marbling. I began to take lessons from Dr. Mehmet Refii Kileci who was an Associate Professor at The Rumi Art Institute in Rotterdam, Netherland in 2007. I then continued my training with the Ministry of Culture artist Hülya Demirel by attending her water marbling workshops in Istanbul. I held several exhibitions and workshops in Serbia, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and the United States. I now continue my work in Serbia. Exhibitions & Workshops: 2008 Akademija 28 Art and Culture Hall, Serbia 2008 International Belgrade Book Fair, Serbia 2009 Vrsac Leonardo Literature, Painting and Design Lovers Association 2009 Manifestasya, Serbia 2010 Dom Sindikat Culture and Art Center, Belgrade, Serbia 2011–2013 workshops in various schools in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia 2015 October Lone Star College International Student Festival, Houston, Texas, the United States 2016 Pearl Fincher Museum of Fine Arts, Transcendental Inspirations by Islamic Arts Society of Houston, Texas, the United States. 2016 Octavia Fields Humble Library, Islamic Art Exhibition, Houston, Texas, the United States

Veronika Weberová Brarislava, Slovakia www.weronikart.sk Education: Since 2014 — PhD. student, department of Art Education, Faculty of Education, Comenius, University in Bratislava 2012 — PaedDr. title from Civics 2006-2011 — Mgr. title from Art of education and Civics on Faculty of Education in Comenius, University in Bratislava 2000-2006 — The Secondary School of Scenic Arts in Bratislava, specialization: Art metal processing and gemstones — jewelery Selected art activities: ● Since 2016 Editor in chief of the virtual magazine “Artefakt“. The magazine comes under the department of Art Education. ● Since 2013 As part of the research is devoted to painting techniques and artistic-creative communication and their use in the school environment. In addition to active artistic creation she is given to publications in this area ● 2013 started painting in Ebru technique ● Since 2010 Leading art lessons in my own art studio WeronikArt ● Since 2005 At many solo exhibitions, Lu&We exhibition (in collaboration with artist Lucia Bošková) and collective exhibition. I have had the honor of participating in more than 40 exhibitions. I have exhibited in Slovakia, Austria, Czech Republic and in Italy. I live and work in Bratislava, Slovakia.

Adela Yustas Romo Santander, Spain I am from Madrid (Spain), and I studied at the School of Arts and Trades of Madrid. I am an expert in Preventive Conservation in Museums and Exhibitions for the University of Alcalá and a graduate in Biological Control of Plagues of Insects for the University of Valencia. I have enjoyed Ebru for 10 years since I began to concentrated my attention to the decoration of the paper. I have a love of delving into the classic methods and into the most contemporary innovations. Nowadays I am fascinated by different techniques: marbled (Ebru), paste paper, to the turpentine paper and several Japanese techniques : suminagashi, orizomegami, momigami, itajime among others Exhibitions and Workshops: ● ArtéLibro (Fair of the Art of the book): exhibitor 2011 and 2012. ● Masquelibros (International Fair of the Book of artist): exhibitor 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2016. ● Fair of the Ancient Book : exhibitor and demonstration of “Suminagashi“. Santander. 2014. ● Presentation of the artist Project “Collaborations“ in Connection Masquelibros 2015 (Madrid). ● Festival ILDE (Festival of the Book of artist and the small edition of Barcelona): Collection “Blooming” of papers realized specially for this event. 2015.

António Vélez Celemín Sevilla La Nueva, Spain www.antoniovelezcelemineningles.blogspot.com I am a lawyer but also a businessman. Since 2004 I have made marbled papers. Since 2006 I have taught marbling to private students and to groups; since 2008 I have demonstrated and assisted at fairs and congresses, both in Spain and abroad. I have written articles and books (El Marmoleado (Marbling), which is the reference book for marbling paper in the Spanish language); and I am also an active blogger: www.marmoleado.blogspot.com.es I have participated in individual and collective exhibitions and some of my works are in public and private collections around the world. I organized a major exhibition in Madrid from December, 2014 to April, 2015 on decorated papers www.papelesdecoradosenmadrid.blogspot.com.es Part of it went to San Fernando de Henares (Madrid) and to Cascais (Portugal). I have also exhibited in Istanbul for the VI Ebrû Congress in May 2016. In San Fernando de Henares in January 2016, I exhibited for the first time a major piece measuring 2 x 1.30 meters, made in collaboration with Luciene Fávero. I have created original marbled patterns for editions by Ithys Press and The Fleece Press.

Ebru Özel Uzwil, Switzerland www.ebrush.ch I was born in Switzerland, and since my childhood I‘ve been interested in any kind of design, craft and arts. I actively share and promote Ebru art to Swiss and Turkish people who live in Switzerland. I‘ve had several exhibitions in Switzerland and I demonstrate Ebru art at many festivals. I give workshops and courses in different ateliers. I‘m also a certified Bob Ross landscape and floral instructor. My Ebru teacher Atilla Can asked me to represent Ebru Art in Switzerland, I‘m deeply grateful to him.

Intuorn Molteni Samut Prakan, Thailand It was 2006 in Florence, Italy with my husband when I first began to study marbling... Recently, my two young boys turned 5 and 7 years old. In an effort to distract them from their electronic devices, I was inspired to introduce the art of marbling to them. It was wonderful... They instantly fell in love with it. I started sharing my art online and was motivated to present my work at the International Innovative Craft Fair 2015 in Bangkok. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s how the story begins... I always enjoy watching everyone react to their own marbling art works. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a great pleasure to bring this beautiful art from the studio where it can be enjoyed and explored by all ages who are interested to learn.

Abdulvahap Ertekin Istanbul, Turkey I was born in Mardin in 1990. In 2005, I received a 4 year art education in Diyarbakır Fine Arts High school. In 2009 was accepted to the Mimar Sinan Fine Arts University and received Ebru education from Hikmet Barutçugil. In 2012 I gave Ebru and calligraphy lessons in Albania. I have had private and group exhibitions in Macedonia and Albania. I paint professionally (watercolor, gouache and pastel, charcoal) and I work in miniature, Ebru and calligraphy. I won second-prize in 2014, in “Nasser Bin Hamad International Youth Competition” and attended art fairs in Dubai and Kuwait. I continue my work in my private studio.

Ali Çalilşir Kahramanmaraş, Turkey www.ebrucuali.com I was born in 1966 in Kahramanmaraş, Turkey. I studied management, worked as an accountant, and started learning Ebru in Caferpaşa Medresesi in 1999. That same year, I started learning calligraphy from calligrapher Kamil Nazik. I participated in mixed exhibitions and did my first individual exhibition in 2004. I have participated in festivals and won first prize in the 14th Decorative Arts competition organized by Ministry of Culture in 2007. I received certification for my art from the Ministry in 2008. I have participated in many individual exhibitions and have taught many classes and workshops in different parts of Turkey as well as in different countries. In 2013, I was chosen as the artist of the year at the 2nd World Ebru Day, and I participated in 3rd World Ebru Day as a lecturer. Icontinue to work in Ebru and calligraphy by teaching mywonderful students.

Atilla Can Istanbul, Turkey www.ebrudergisi.com Atilla Can was born in 1969, is married and has a daughter. Having been interested in arts since his childhood, the artist had his first Ebru lesson from Caligraphy-Ebru master Ali Çalışır. After 5 years of Ebru education in a traditional master-apprentice method, he had his Ebru diploma. In 2009 Atilla began correspondence with the UN and UNESCO to officially register the art of Ebru to be taken under protection. Hundreds of Ebru artist in many countries around the world sent their work to UNESCO to support Atilla’s efforts in including Ebru on heritage list in order to be passed on to future generations. The project was examined in UNESCO HQ in Paris 24th–29th of November 2014 with the participation of 190 countries in the Intangible Cultural Heritage. During Intergovernmental Committee meetings, Ebru was accepted as a “World’s Common Heritage” and became the 12th element from Turkey that achieved a place in the list of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. On the path to bring a new form to the art of Ebru, Atilla represents Ebru at foreign and domestic festivals, exhibitions and events, being a Cultural Envoy, educating students and having his Artist Identity Card from the Ministry of Culture, all while still practicing the art of Ebru. Atilla Can started “WORLD EBRU DAY” which is celebrated each year around the world.

AygĂźn Atak MuÄ&#x;la, Turkey Born in 1960 in Yozgat, Turkey, I worked as an elementary school teacher for 25 years. After retiring, I started practicing arts and crafts such as painting, sculpture, embroidery, patchwork and Ebru. I enjoy working in the arts.

Aynur Dereli Yalova, Turkey I have a Masters in Psychological Counseling and Guidance from Bogazici University, and I have worked as a consultant for the last 30 years. I present at conferences and do training in this field. I have also published in various newspapers and magazines. My artistic journey started at a ceramics workshop in Bogazici University Fine Arts Club. I also work with tezhip, accessory design, stained-glass painting and calligraphy and I learned quilling from Miss Feyza Oyat. I have practiced Ebru with my teacher Miss Suna Kocal in Yalova Decorative Arts Workshop for the last 5 years. I also participated in the 4th World Ebru Day, the 2016 International Ebru Exhibition and various other exhibitions.

Ayşegül Akyürek Ankara, Turkey I am Ayşegül, and I graduated from Anatolia University. I work at the Ministry of Culture and Tourism. I completed my first Ebru course in 2015.

Ayşegül Sani Çerkezköy, Turkey I was born in 1985 in Kocaeli, Turkey, and I graduated from the Management Faculty in Kocaeli University. I have worked as a manager in the private sector for the last 10 years and I have been practicing Ebru since 2015.

Ayten Ă&#x2013;zokan BalÄąkesir, Turkey I was born in 1962 in Bandirma, Turkey. I studied management and after a successful career, retired as a public officer. I have been practicing Ebru for the last 3 years. In addition to Ebru, I am also interested in tezhip and painting and I like doing Ebru stencil work with zamk-i arabi technique. I exhibited my work in a mixed media exhibition in 2015. I am currently learning more about Ebru in the Karem Akademi. Ebru bestows a sense of positivity in my life.

Buket Sönmezocak Istanbul, Turkey I was born in 1970 in Istanbul, Turkey and I graduated from the Architecture Department of Yıldız Technical University, after which I worked in architectural and interior design fields I love art and music, and I have been singing in the Istanbul Chamber Choir for the past 4 years. I learned Ebru and ceramics in Kuyucu Murat Paşa Medresesi in 1987. I moved to Ankara 4 years ago to continue my Ebru studies in ÇABA Foundation Necdet Akbaşlı Ebru Workshop. I have participated in mixed exhibitions, including the 4th World Ebru Day and 6th World Ebru Congress.

Çisem Ergin Edirne, Turkey I was born in Edirne, Turkey in 1986. I have been interested in the arts and art education for as long as I can remember. I taught in the Fine Art Education department of the Education Faculty of Anadolu University between 2004-2009. I trained in Artan Design at the University of Art and Design in Helsinki in 2007. I have had a number of exhibitions including: ● The “Kimliksiz” mixed exhibition, 2008, ● Anadolu University, Individual Exhibition, 2008 ● Anadolu University, Annual exhibition, 2009 ● 1st Serigraphy Workshop, Trakya University, 2016 ● Mixed Ebru exhibition, 2016.

Eda KaraabdurrahmanoÄ&#x;lu Adana, Turkey Born in Adana, Turkey, I graduated from the Marketing Department of Cukurova University and from the Art and Design Department of Adana Technical School for Girls. I work with Ebru, tezhip and miniature. I have participated in various events and exhibitions, and I currently study at Cukurova University in the Interior Design Department. I teach Ebru in schools and in private educational facilities in Adana.

Eda Ozdemir Muğla, Turkey I was born in 1979 in Mersin, Turkey and soon after finishing elementary school, I began working. I received my highschool diploma and I am now preparing for university. I have been active in the Arts since 2012, and I started learning Ebru from Yavuz Merih Ulubay in 2013. I also practice ceramic painting and philography and I‘m learning miniature from Mr Ömür Koç. My first exhibition “One Woman Three Arts” happened earlier this year. I adore Ebru and I participate in as many Ebru related events as I can.

Emine Tuncer ElazÄąÄ&#x;, Turkey I started practicing Ebru with Bahtiyar Hira in 2006, and I have participated in many individual and mixed exhibitions. I currently teach Ebru in the Elazig Public Education Center.

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Born in 1974 Salihli, Manisa, Turkey, I graduated from Dokuz Eylül University in 1997. I later earned my master’s degree from the fine arts department. I also studied miniature with Taner Alakuş in 2011. Since 2009 I have been a lecturer in Dokuz Eylül University.

Born in 1972 Balıkesir, Turkey, I graduated from Dokuz Eylül University in 1995. I was awarded my master’s degree in 1999–2000, and in 1997 I started lecturing in Dokuz Eylül University. I have been giving Ebru lessons since 2006, and I work with Ebru as often as possible.

Filiz Koyutürk Adana, Turkey I am from Adana, Turkey, and I started practicing Ebru in 2004 after my retirement. Since 2008, I have continued my development in Ebru through workshops with Gülay Gültekin. I also practice Islamic calligraphy and tezhip. I joined the GÜLFİNES EBRU GROUP in 2013 and participated in the “SUDA HUZUR” exhibition in April 2014. I continue to develop my techniques in Ebru with the same group.

Fisun Onomay Istanbul, Turkey I was born in 1957 in Izmir, Turkey, and I currently live in Istanbul. I have a Traditional Arts certification from the Ministry of Culture of Turkey. I started working with Ebru in 2003, and I received my Ebru certification in 2010. I also studied quilling at the Kucukcekmece Fine Arts Academy in 2016. I am proud to be listed in the “Istanbul‘s Masters” map prepared by the Istanbul 2010 European Culture Capital Agency. To date, I have participated in over 50 exhibitions both in and out of Turkey.

Funda Güre Aydin Ankara, Turkey I was born in 1965 in Izmit, Turkey, and I studied Management and PR, followed by work in the private sector for many years. I am happily married with twin sons. I have had the wonderful opportunity to live abroad for extended periods in the Czech Republic and Saudi Arabia. I have been working with Ebru for the last 9 years in cooperation with my teacher Necdet Akbasli, and I push myself to perfect my Ebru work in my private workshop, Atolye Marti. I work to reinterpret classical Ebru with contemporary influences. My works have been exhibited in museums and cultural centers including the “3 Ebruli Kadın” exhibition with my colleagues at the TurkishJapanese Foundation Cultural Center. I participated in the 4th World Ebru Day and World Ebru Congress.

Gözde Karaman Istanbul, Turkey I am a writer and Photographer for various newspapers and journals and I am a published Poet, having been featured in print and online magazines. A major achievement was my work as a Producer and Coordinator for the documentary movie “Kustepe Blues“. I have been working to create my own unique style in Ebru since 2010. My works have been exhibited at ISMEK, the 3rd and 4th World Ebru Day, the Ebru Patchwork Project and a Swissôtel Bosphorus charity event.

Gülay Gültekin Adana, Turkey I started practicing Ebru in 2009 and I have had my own studio where I teach Ebru since 2010. I have had the honor to participate in many different exhibitions and I am a member of KSEAD with whom I cooperate on many EU Projects. I joined GÜLFİNES EBRU GROUP in 2013, and I continue to exhibit across Turkey and worldwide.

Gülhis Başaran Çerkezköy, Turkey My introduction to Ebru happened more than 20 years ago. Since then I have worked in many different styles, but I have focused on classical Ebru techniques for the past 10 years. I am also a teacher of Ebru. Throughout my years with Ebru, I have participated in various exhibitions and projects with works that I produce in my studio in Çerkezköy, Turkey.

Gülşah İkbal Cesur Izmir, Turkey I was born in 1981 and studied high school in İzmir Özel Türk Koleji, then Graduated from the Manuscript Illumination Departmentat Dokuz Eylul University Faculty of Fine Arts in 2002. In 2003, I began studying in the workshops of the world-famous ceramic tile master İsmail Yiğit, working on jewelry, tile panels, plates and vases. In addition, I also study calligraphy with DEU Lecturer Aynur Maktal. In 2011–2012, I began to focus on pedagogical topics related to subjects in which I received training and in visual arts from my work at the DEU Faculty of Education. In Ebru, I have trained with DEU Faculty of Fine Arts Lecturer Ozkan Birim, student of Sabri Mandıracı. I continue to pursue Ebru by taking private lessons from İlker Selimler. I have participated in 12 solo exhibitions, notably Hadigari Art Gallery, Bodrum Municipal Art Gallery, Haluk Elbe Art Galleries and group exhibitions. I currently lecture in the field of manuscript illumination, miniature, marbling and tile through the Gaziemir Municipality and Gaziemir Public Education Center. My big picture goal is to introduce and to teach art and Ebru to future generations so that they can share my love of the Arts.

Hacı Bekir Aslan Izmir, Turkey I was born in 1964 in Afyon, Turkey. I studied in a military school and then in the Management Faculty of Anadolu University. I served in the military and then began teaching in the same institution. I am now retired, and I have embarked on a journey to learn and perfect my craft in Ebru, tezhip and miniature through the Public Education Centers. I designed a portable drying shelf for Ebru and received a “Useful Model Patent” and I regularly participate in various mixed and individual exhibitions.

Hakime Saraçoğlu Ankara, Turkey I am a graduate from the Economics Faculty of Anadolu University. I first got involved in artistic work in 2000. I practice wood painting, relief and gravure. I began working in Ebru in 2004 and tezhip in 2013. Today, I teach Ebru and quilling at Sincan Municipality Culture Center and I carry an Ebru artist certification from the Ministry of Culture of Turkey. I have participated in many mixed exhibitions: ● 2nd, 3rd and 4th World Ebru Days ● International Local Handcrafts Symposium ● Ebru Guinness record event ● many others in various organizations and countries.

Hatice Dereli Yalova, Turkey Born in 1953 in Yalova, Turkey, I studied Pharmaceutics in Istanbul University and I currently work in the field. I have been learning Ebru from Suna KoĂ§al for the last 4 years. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2DC;m also practicing sigrafitto (a technique of decorating ceramics) since last year and Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2DC;ve been painting in oils for more than 10 years.

Hatice Türkergin Gökçe (Mai Hatti) Kalkan, Turkey I was born in Ankara in 1965, and I started my artistic journey by studying with Faden Suzan Kutsioğlu in Balıkesir Fine Arts Gallery. In 1998 I undertook writing and illustrating a five Kaloghlan story series. Since 1999 I have worked in various media in my own studio. My works have been recognized with exhibition awards in 1998, 1999, 2000. I have also produced 14 personal, and 26 group exhibitions. I am a member of UPSD and in 2015 I started Ebru with my tutor Ebru Tor. I attended the 2016 FKM group Ebru exhibition and fashion show and I continue to work with Ebru in my studio.

Hilal Karaaslanรงelik Yalova, Turkey I was born in 1982 in Malatya, Turkey. Currently I study in the Public Management Department of Anadolu University. I have been practicing Ebru for the last 4 years.

HĂźlya YÄąlmaz Yalova, Turkey I was born in Yalova, Turkey in 1969. I have always been interested in different arts and crafts, and I have been practicing Ebru with Suna Kocal for the past 3 years, as well as calligraphy with Kadir Atalay. I am participating in my 2nd World Ebru Day, having exhibited first at the 4th World Ebru Day.

Kamuran İşcan Istanbul, Turkey I am currently living in İstanbul, and I was born in 1965. I am a graduate of Gazi University. I started practicing Ebru in 2003 with Ayla Makas. Today, I work in my own studio and I have my artist card from the Cultural Ministry. I have had 45 group and 5 private exhibitions both domestically and abroad.

Keziban Eser Konya, Turkey I was born in 1994 in Konya, Turkey, and I practice Ebru with great enthusiasm. I study Nursing, Veterinarian and Laborant Medicine in Mugla Sıtkı Koçman University. I recently participated in two Ebru exhibitions in May 2016.

Kubilay Eralp Dinçer Istanbul, Turkey www.ebrusitesi.com I am a graduate in Biology Education from the Faculty of Education of Marmara University. When I started to work on Ebru, I was fascinated with the relationship between biology, chemistry, physics and the art of Ebru. I have had personal exhibitions and participated in group exhibitions in Turkey and abroad. In 2010, I obtained my certification from the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, as an artist of Traditional Turkish Decorative Arts, and I continue my work as a professional Ebru artist at my workshop in Kadıköy, Istanbul. I teach students in my workshop and in other educational facilities, design marbled merchandise and endeavor globally to introduce Ebru to more people.

Maria Culai Istanbul, Turkey I was born in 1962 in VulkaneĹ&#x;ti, Moldova. I am the mother of two and since 1997 I have been living in Turkey. I am a retired nurse and bioenergetics expert. I was first exposed to Ebru in 2009 via Nezahat Koptagit. I have attended every exhibit of the Beykoz public education center. When I was first introduced to Ebru, I was feeling quite empty inside as I had recently divorced. For me, Ebru began to fill my life with meaning and helped me to heal. It was a wonderful form of therapy for me, and helped lift me out of my depression. From my great personal success with Ebru, I made many friends and started to communicate with people more easily. Ebru made me a happier person, and I will always cherish my deep relationship with Ebru.

Meral Ă&#x2013;zcan Ankara, Turkey I got involved in art and painting at an early age. I discovered fashion design in 1988 and later in 1990 I started practicing Turkish decorative arts, such as tezhip, tile painting, miniature, Ebru, calligraphy, quilling etc. I won a prize with my Ebru work at a national competition for Turkish decorative arts organized by the Ministry of Culture in 2005. I have done several Ebru workshops featured in local and international events. I live and continue to work on my art in Ankara, Turkey.

Necmiye Albayrak Ankara, Turkey Born in 1960 Afyon, Turkey, Necmiye is retired and practices Ebru as a hobby.

Necmiye Gün Milas, Muğla, Turkey I studied Child Development and Education in Gazi University, and started practicing Ebru in Milas Technical School for Girls in 2008. I presented my first Ebru work at the annual exhibition of the school. I have also participated in various mixed exhibitions including Trabzon Feminart Group exhibition (2012), “Yavuz Merih Ulubay and his student” exhibition (2016), Bodrum Mor Art Gallery mixed exhibition (2016), and 3rd and 4th World Ebru Day events. I continue my work in Ebru Yavuz Merih Ulubay‘s workshop.

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Nesrin Bilsel Istanbul, Turkey I was born and currently live in Istanbul where I work in the finance sector. I began learning Ebru at the workshop of Feride Dayanc in Moda, Istanbul from 2004-2015. I had my first individual exhibition in 2008 and I have participated in many workshops and exhibitions in and out of Turkey, including 2nd, 3rd and 4th World Ebru Day events.

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Nesrin Kural Adana, Turkey I am from Mersin, Turkey. I am interested in photography and I am a member of AFAD. In school, I studied Psychology and I work in a hospital. I began learning Ebru in 2010 at Gulay Gultekin‘s workshop and I participate in mixed exhibitions every year. I joined GÜLFİNES EBRU GROUP in 2013 and held my first exhibition “SUDA HUZUR” in 2014. I continue my work in Ebru with the same group.

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Nuray Toprak Balikesir, Turkey I am from Balikesir, Turkey and I have been working with Ebru and miniature for the last 5 years. I have participated in several mixed exhibitions through the years and Ebru has become a bigger and bigger part of my life. I have used Ebru in my work with children and medical patients and I have observed the therapeutic effects of Ebru in person.

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Nurcan Ertan Ürgüp, Turkey Born in 1977 in Nevşehir, Turkey, I have studied traditional handcrafts and started by weaving carpets. I taught weaving in the Public Education Center and then worked in tourism as a sales representative for carpets, leather and jewelry until 2011. In 2012 I started learning Ebru from Bahtiyar Hıra. In order to introduce, to teach and to spread the art of Ebru, I started Nurer Handcrafts Workshop in 2013 in Mustafapaşa. In 2014, I taught in Ürgüp Public Education Center. I am interested in Silk Carpet Weaving and Design, and I continue my Ebru work by teaching Ebru and weaving in El İzi Art and Culture Center which is a part of the Cappadocia Art and History Museum. I apply Ebru to fabric, ceramics, leather and I have a personal clothing design.

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Nurcihan Gümüşbulut Muğla, Turkey Born in 1965 in Tokat, Turkey. I have worked as a government officer for the last 27 years. I have studied and worked in Ebru for 3 years. I am married and a proud mother of two. I live in Muğla.

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Nursel Karaca Yalova, Turkey I was born in 1965 in Bolu, Turkey. I graduated from Yüzüncü Yıl University, and received my master’s degree in 2000. I earned my Doctoral Degree in 2011. Since 2013 I have been lecturing in Yalova University. I practice Ebru and tile art, and I often participate in private and group exhibitions.

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Osman Şimşek Manyas, Balıkesir, Turkey I was born in Manyas, Balikesir in 1948, and went to middle and high school in İstanbul and Antalya. I completed my higher education at the İzmir Yuksek Islam Enstitusu and graduated in 1975. I continued my education and graduated from Ankara Universitesi, Egitim Fakültesi Egitim Yonetimi veTeftisi in 1983. I worked as a teacher and a manager in the department of national education in different cities of Turkey and took part as a teacher of Ebru art in courses organized by the Ministry of National Education. I was awarded a success prize by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism in 1997 and I have received a number of plaquettes and certificates by esteemed bodies and organizations. I have worked to improve my technique of Ebru through practice and experimentation and I have become my own teacher. Due to being autodidact, I relied on self teaching to do limitless and brave trials. I have taken part in many joint exhibitions and opened more than 25 individual exhibitions. My textile workshops with Ebru Art were used in fashion creations by Cemil Ipekci, a famous designer. I continue to live and work at my studio in Manyas.

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Pinar Kara Izmir, Turkey In 1975, I was born in Ankara. In 1997 I received my degree from the Faculty of Fine Arts in Dokuz Eylül University. Later, I started my master’s degree in the art department and graduated in 2001. I received Ebru lessons in Nuri Pınar Ebru Studio between 2006-2008. Today, I work with illumination, miniature and Ebru in İzmir, where I also give private lessons.

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Regaip Nurdan BaĹ&#x;aran Turkey I am a graduate from the Painting and Crafts Department of UludaÄ&#x; University, and I started Ebru in 2011 while studying. I took classes in Bursa Public Education Center. I taught Ebru in the school where I worked and I continue to organize Ebru exhibitions.

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Sayit Karabulut Ankara, Turkey Born in 1960 in Sivas, Turkey, I first became interested in the arts through poetry and caricature drawings during my high school years. I published my works in various newspapers and magazines and did my first exhibition of caricatures. I also have a keen interest in photography and I have been featured in three individual exhibitions of photography. I also do quilling and ceramics. I started learning Ebru from Hakime Saracoglu in 2008, and I have participated in the 2nd and 4th World Ebru Day. I live and work in Ankara.

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Sevgi Bozkurt Izmir, Turkey I was born in 1975 in Ankara. I studied Chemistry at Ataturk University and I studied Photography and Videography in Anadolu University. Currently I am a chemistry teacher in Izmit. I started practicing Ebru in 2008 and have been teaching Ebru since 2011. I have had a number of exhibits and I also participated in the 3rd and 4th World Ebru Days. I have exhibited my work in mixed and group exhibitions in Miami, Orlando and China.

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Sevgi Erenkara Ankara, Turkey I was born and live in Ankara, Turkey. I started learning traditional Turkish handcrafts from Şahin Inaloz in 2012 and I began learning the art of Ebru from Hakime Saraçoğlu and Nuran Oner in 2013. I blend my skills and technique in Ebru, Quilling, Tile Painting, Tezhip and Miniature to create my own unique designs. I have participated in mixed and individual exhibitions in Turkey and abroad.

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Sevin TarlabaĹ&#x;Äą Ankara, Turkey I was born in 1973 in Kemaliye, Turkey. I am a housewife and a mother of two. I am interested in Ebru and mosaics, and I enjoy traveling and music.

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Sinem ErgĂźn Istanbul, Turkey I was born in 1990, in Mardin, Turkey. In 2012 I graduated from Okan University. I started practicing Ebru in university and I continue to pursue Ebru professionally.

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Suna Selma Koçal Yalova, Turkey I am from Remscheid, Germany, and I was born in1968. Later I moved to Turkey with my family. From 1994–1997 I attended Fatma Zehra Aktaş’s ceramics classes. Between 1996–1999 I took miniature training at Cerrahpaşa Tıp Fakültesi Süheyl Ünver Nakışhanesi, where I also took miniature courses from the late Nusret Çolpan for 6 years. I am one of the founding members and the president of the first ever Traditional Turkish Arts Workshop in Yalova, the “Yalova Nakışhanesi”, established in 2001. In the same year, I started taking marbling lessons from Hikmet Barutçugil. From 2002 to 2004, I attended calligraphy (Hüsn-i Hat) and Ottoman Turkish lessons from Hüseyin Kutlu. I have participated in various exhibitions both domestically and abroad in Japan, Canada, Macedonia, Algeria, Brazil, USA, Serbia, Bosnia and Herzigovina, Australia. I participated in the world record breaking biggest marbling group in 2008 led by Hikmet Barutçugil in Germany. My art has been featured in 13 art books, including the “Istanbul Miniatures”. In 2009, alongside Hikmet Barutçugil, I held several marbling demonstrations during exhibitions in Germany: Bonn–Bad Godesberg. Since 2010 I have been teaching Marbling under the Ministry of Culture in Yalova. I also teach marbling lessons in the “Happy Children Academy”. I continue to work on Ebru by attending workshops in İstanbul-Cerrahpaşa, İstanbul-Ebristan and Yalova.

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Suna Tuzcu Turkey I was born in Kahramanmaraş. I am a graduate of the Afyon Kocatepe University Carpet Department, Faculty of Business OEF and OEF Photography Department. I have created designs for carpets and have participated in carpet courses in the Public Education Center. Currently, I work in my own studio with Ebru and Calligraphy, and I have participated in many mixed exhibitions Exhibitions and Events Attended ● 2011 Kipa Family Club Mix Oil Painting Exhibition (Mersin) ● 2011 Kipa Family Club Karma International Women‘s Day Exhibition, (Mersin) ● 2012 Personal “Journey to the Past Mersin Homes“ Lavin Paintings (Mersin) ● 2012 Professor Nurseren TOR Printmaking and Painting Workshop Student Art Exhibition “Water and Family“ Painting Exhibition (Mediterranean Rotary Club Certificate of Appreciation) (Mersin) ● 2013 XIII. Akdeniz Joint Exhibition at the Olympic Ebru (Mersin) ● 2014 Dünya 3.Ebru Organizasyonu Karma Ebru Sergisi (Trabzon) ● 2015 “Earth Sky Rose“ Marbling Exhibition (Isparta-Antalya) ● 2015 World Day Group 4 Ebru Exhibition (Yalova) ● 2015 under the Republic Cultural Activities “92 Artists, 92 Works“ various exhibitions, including oil painting and marbling Marbling Exhibition Antalya ● 2016 International Sarka Duran Ebru-Patchwork Project (Czech Republic) ● 2016 III. International Turkish Culture and Promotion Workshop for the Arts, Marbling Exhibition (United States / Florida / Boca Raton) ● 2016 „Earth Sky Rose“ 2 Marbling Exhibition (Isparta)

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Tatiana Kirillova Moscow, Russia Istanbul, Turkey www.ebru-art.ru I am an economist and photographer by education. 10 years ago, I discovered the unique treasure of Turkish culture — the art of Ebru. I fell in love with its unique process, outcome and philosophy. Because marbling wasn’t well known in Russia, I decided to be the first person to learn from the masters. I created the first Russian language web-site providing information about Ebru, and to provide training for professionals. I was the first participant from Russia to be invited to celebrate World Ebru Day and I was part of the Guinness World Record effort in Gaziantep (Turkey), in 2013. I have given 14 interviews in mass media, participated in 15 exhibitions in Russia and Turkey, and I held a personal exhibition “Letters to the Ocean” in Museum Of The World Ocean in 2015 (Kaliningrad, Russia). For me, painting on water means to be alive, to be in the present, attentive and observing. Practicing Ebru opens many new doors to explore your creativity. If you are free, flexible and persevere, you will always get to your goal. This wisdom I learned from water. Interacting with water and paints we return to our self and our inner source of strength.

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Tülin Suakar Balıkesir, Turkey I was born in 1968 in Balıkesir, Turkey and studied management in Anadolu University. I am now retired and I work in Ebru and calligraphy as well as oil painting. I see Ebru as a spiritual journey.

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Turkan OlgaĂ§ Istanbul, Turkey I was born in Zonguldak, and I am happily married to the theater artist Atilla OlgaĂ§. For a very long time I worked in advertising agencies, press and public relations and as a journalist. At first, I began Ebru as a hobby. However, Ebru has grown into an important part of my life. For me, Ebruâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most important trait is found in its uniqueness. The same work cannot be done by any other artist, it is an individual work done by the individual artist. My Ebru has been featured in 28 domestic and foreign exhibitions and I am currently working to join UNESCO as an ambassador.

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Yalçın Kutlu Çerkezköy, Turkey I was born in 1976 in Istanbul, Turkey. I studied Tourism and Hotel Management and I have worked in this field since 1994. I am very interested in nature and I started practicing Ebru in 2014. Ebru has deeply affected my world view.

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Yalçın Tunç Yalova, Turkey I was born in 1973 in Yalova, Turkey. I graduated from the Topographical Engineering Department of Istanbul Technical University in 1995. I started learning tezhip from Fatma Zehra Aktas in 2000 and received my certification in 2005. I started learning Ebru from Suna Kocal 7 years ago I am also learning quilling from Feyza Oyat at the same collective workshop.

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Yaşar Çelik Izmir, Turkey I was born in 1996 in Manisa, Turkey. Currently, I am studying Nursing in Muğla Sıtkı Koçman University. I am new to Ebru. I began studying it in 2016 in Mugla Konakalti Cultural Center. I participated in the Mugla Public Education Center Annual Exhibition, Yavuz Merih Ulubay and his Students, and KAGEM exhibition.

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Yavuz Merih Ulubay Muğla, Turkey I was born in 1974, in Muğla, Turkey, and I am a graduate from Muğla University. In 1993 I started painting. From 2003 to 2014, I gave Ebru courses and still continue giving Ebru lessons in Muğla/Menteşe Municipality. I have had many individual and group exhibitions.

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Yeliz Hamurişçi Turkey I am a teacher at Nevşehir. For the past 6 years, I have been giving Ebru lessons. Together with my students, I have created 5 exhibitions of Ebru art.

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Ayse Esra Olgun Dubai, United Arab Emirates You need art in order to love life. I was born and grew up in Ankara, Turkey. After high school, I went to London for further education and then moved to Dubai with my family in 2000. My passion for art started at an early age, and as a child I found immense pleasure in painting and drawing. During primary school, I participated in many art competitions. It was during my years in London thatI was introduced to Ebru Art by a friend who learned and practiced this art in Turkey. This magical art on water stole my heart immediately and blossomed into a passionate hobby. After many years of practicing this art as a hobby, I decided to advance my passion to a more professional level and began Intensive Ebru Art â&#x20AC;&#x153;Master Classes â&#x20AC;&#x153;given by 2 very distinguished Artists in Istanbul & Antalya. I decided to finally turn my hobby into a profession in 2014, and since that day, there has been no looking back.

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Craig Joubert Lincoln, United Kingdom www.marbling4fun.net I was born 18 April 1969. l have had the privilege of marbling since 1992 as a hobby, during my student days. I worked for a small company who over a period of 8 years became my mentors teaching marbling techniques. I took over the business and carried it into a new era, improving and exploring the various materials that can be marbled. My wife Chrissie and I have developed our own unique colour pigments, published two books and designed and promote my marbling kits at Exhibitions and festivals in the United Kingdom. We marble fabric, paper, wood, leather, tiles, cork, design quilts, silk scarves and satin ties etc. see: www.marbling4fun.net/gallery for more information.

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Hayrettin Kozanoğlu London, United Kingdom www.ebruart.co.uk I was born in 1979 in Batman, Turkey. Between 2000–2007 I worked with the distinguished artist Ahmet Gunestekin in his Istanbul studio and I got involved with many art projects and exhibitions. During this time I studied Art Management at Yildiz Teknik University, Istanbul (2004–2007). In 2009, I took my first lesson in Ebru art from Nesrin Bilsel in Istanbul. After this I continued to improve my skills and began creating my own style alongside developing my talents in more traditional techniques. In 2011, I opened my first studio in London. I currently teach and offer workshops in Ebru art in both traditional and modern styles from my London studio. I am also involved in a variety of art projects around the UK.

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Angelina Zolotaya Kiev, Ukraine www.ebru-art.com.ua I am a master of Ebru and an animation artist from Kiev. I graduated from art school, working in various techniques. I discovered Ebru in 2012 and studied with Turkish masters of traditional art. I have created my own technique, based on classic Ebru designs. My wonderful teachers are Tatiana Kirillova, Anna Ivanova, Burhan Ersan (Reng-i-Su), Kubilay Eralp Dincer and Garip Ay I opened the “Ebru Art“ studio in Ukraine, where I run classes for children who have cerebral palsy and oncology patients. I perform an Ebru “show“ broadcast on a screen at various events, and I teach master classes for adults and children. I also use water animation for advertising, video clips, fairy tales for children and at weddings — a novelty in Europe. In 2015, I drew the history of Ukraine during a business awards ceremony for economic leaders, which was broadcast in 8 countries. In 2016 I gave an Ebru art piece to Jamala, the Eurovision winner from Ukranian, featuring a phoenix, symbolizing rebirth, freedom and a source of life. Ebru gives me great happiness seeing the mysteries of water, to share the joy with people. There is always something new in the colorful universe of Ebru!

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Eva Poliak Odessa, Ukraine I was born and live in Odessa. I have 2 sons and I work as a chemical engineer and a psychologist specializing in art therapy. Since 2013, I have practiced the art of Ebru. Icontinue to learn my craft by studying with such masters as Fatih Yesil and Kubilay Eralp Dinรงer. I have worked in Ebru Art Atelier since 2015.

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Irina Alekseeva Kiev, Ukraine www.ebru-art.com.ua Sometimes it takes time to fall in love. Sometimes it takes a single moment. A single glance, a look. For me, it took a single drop of paint. In a singular moment in time, when the paint touched the surface of the water, I fell in love with Ebru. That moment ended one part of my life and thrust me into a new one. It’s been more than 3 years since that moment, but each time I pick up the brush I still remember the first quiver of delight from that moment of magic. Today, when I work with people, I sense that same feeling when they have their first experience with Ebru. My daughter was the initial inspiration for my first Ebru master class. I also have to recognize Angelina Zolotaya, who touched me with her passion for Ebru and became my teacher and mentor. Thank God I have the opportunity and pure joy to do what I love! January 31, 2013 — The moment. I fell in love with Ebru. March 2013 — The first time held a master class and shared my love with others. Since then I have been giving master classes for children and adults on a regular basis. February 14, 2014 — The first time I created a story on the surface of water. The story was about a good ghost whose dream was not to scare people, but instead, to fall in love. Today and every day going forward, my love of Ebru grows.

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Irina Churpita Kiev, Ukraine www.ebru-art.com.ua I graduated from National Pedagogical Dragomanov University. I finished Viva School of Design with a specialization in Interior design. I also studied at the art studios of the Republican art school. Since 2013 I have been a member of the Kiev City association of amateur artists. I am an artist, and a master of the water animation in the Ebru Art Studio. I create pictures on the water, pictures on the core threads technique as well as paint in acrylic and oil. I am engaged in body painting with henna, clothing painting, restoration of old things, glass painting and other creative techniques. Together with the well known graphic artist George Shanaev, I opened an art gallery for people with disabilities called “Unbroken spirit“. I participated in the Ukrainian exhibition “Autumn Opening Day 2003“, “ІnvaEkspo2006“, “374 artist“ in 2016 and others. I also took part in the international project in the Czech Republic “Ebru Patchwork project 2016“.

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Natalia Dragunova Kiev, Ukraine www.ebru.com.ua All my life, from early childhood till now, has been connected with art. So everything that I do in my life as an architect, a designer, and as an artist is not a job for me — it‘s a Lifestyle! Ebru came to my life in the middle of 2011,when I saw the works of Turkish Ebru master Fatih Yesil, who later became my teacher. My first practical experience with Ebru came some 6 months later, and the next 5 years showed me how complicated but at the same time beautiful and magical Ebru art is! I have learned and continue to master all the main traditional Ebru-patterns; I can create works with a wide range of sizes and color gammas. For now my “Ebru way” already has a few directions for development: ● I conduct regular Ebru classes for people who would like to try Ebru as art ● I create marbled paper for restoring old books ● I have started to use Ebru in interiors to transfer patterns on gyps, wood and fabric. ● I believe this unique old technique can magically inspire and influence people — the same way as it changed and embellished my life.

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Angela Brown Kansas City, USA I have always liked art, and Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2DC;m a self taught multimedia artist. I rediscovered jewelry making while looking for books on crochet! Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2DC;m a mixed media artist who loves to work in jewelry making, photography, altered photography, graphic design, print making, drawing and crocheting. I love to combine different art techniques to create one-of-a-kind jewelry and other things. I especially like to challenge myself in making marbled beads. I like to create versatile jewelry pieces that can go from jeans to the office to a night on the town.

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Diane Yaciuk Richfield Springs, New York, USA My artistic life started three years ago after being involved in a car accident and no longer able to work as a Director of Nursing. I found Marbling to be a wonderful therapy. I also became a Certified Zentangle Teacher, which I love to combine with Marbling. I am very fascinated and inspired by the work of Christopher Weimann, particularly the frisket work, and appreciate the support of his wonderful wife Ingrid. I learn something new every time I pick up my brushes.

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Fatma Öztürk Çalışkan Chicago, IL, USA I was born in 1978 in Canakkale Turkey. I love science, philosophy and art and I made my first art exhibit at 10 years old in Istanbul. I studied Geophysical Engineering but I have chosen ‘Ebru’ as a lifestyle since 2004. I teach Ebru classes for students from 4 to 60 years old. I have researched how Ebru can help calm and focus the minds of hyperactive kids. I am involved with many charity organizations through Ebru workshops and sale of masterpieces. I moved to the USA (New Jersey) with my family in 2010. I run workshops for Ebru students in New York, Boston, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Indiana, Michigan, Virginia, Washington DC, Arizona, Texas, Thailand and Japan. I organize Ebru live shows, workshops and exhibitions for business associations, universities, government officials, community centers, interfaith and charity organizations. I moved to Chicago in 2012 and I have a company which sells all different kind of Ebru gifts and materials. I taught Ebru in the Chicago American Islamic College, public schools and to Jewish and Muslim artist groups. I have run Ebru classes for 3 years at Northwestern University‘s Artica Studio for graduated students. I am also a founder of the Ebru Art Academy, a nonprofit organization that holds exhibitions, seminars and workshops for American and worldwide Ebru artists. I am happily married and have 2 great kids.

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Griffin Benko Chicago, IL, USA I am a newcomer to the world of Ebru with only a year of experience. After I taught myself enough to get started, I began to experiment with different acrylic paints, different tray sizes, and painting materials from rice paper to canvas to natural wood cuts. Through experimentation and collaboration, I am working to develop my own unique style while being able to reproduce classical patterns and drawings of the master Ebru artists. Add me on instragram at griffin_benko, where you can see my progress from the beginning!

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Heidi Reichenbach Finley Sault St. Marie, Michigan, USA www.marblingsupplies.com I discovered marbling in 2007 as a fine arts oil painter while working on my Masters of Arts in Studio Art at the University of Saint Francis in Fort Wayne, IN. As a painter, I am drawn to the stunning patterns and endless color combinations afforded by marbling. I maintain a homestudio in Michigan’s beautiful Upper Peninsula, USA. I am passionate about marbling, and I constantly experiment with new marbling materials and processes. I believe in the power of creative discovery and share this little-known and fascinating craft with people of all ages through classes and workshops. I absolutely delight in “setting people up for success” and watching their creativity emerge. With the help of a virtual store: www.marblingsupplies.com I sell marbled papers, silk scarves, jewelry, and supplies to enthusiasts in 26 countries world-wide and counting.

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Nihal Sönmez Houston, Texas, USA I was born in Turkey, and I have lived in Houston for the past 3 years. Since childhood, I have had a love for every line, color, and image that I have come across. For this reason I graduated from Gazi University, Department of Fine Arts. I have two master‘s degrees from Gazi University Institute of Fine Arts and Ankara University Museum Education master‘s degree. Have been learning Ebru (Turkish Traditional Arts) for seven years through the Public Education Center, and I was a Teaching Assistant Department of Traditional Art at Bulent Ecevit University in Turkey. Currently, I continue to work on my collections, and organize exhibitions in order to share my knowledge and exchange information. I believe that developing an authentic perspective and a better understanding of the world is only possible through the universal language of Art

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Amelia Nichole Depman Prague, Czech Republic www.iLOVEebru.com www.xanda-design.com

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Bára Smetanová & Klára Hlůžová Mladá Boleslav, Czech Republic

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Bruno Cruz & Tadeáš Mertl Prague, Czech Republic

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Daniel Vomáčka Mladá Boleslav, Czech Republic

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Daria Pashkina Prague, Czech Republic

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Esma Linda Duran Mladรก Boleslav, Czech Republic

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Ilona Sofie Vlkovรก Mladรก Boleslav, Czech Republic

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Jakub Křováček & Kristýnka Křováčková Mladá Boleslav, Czech Republic

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Lilit Papikyan Prague, Czech Republic

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Markéta Hudcová Mladá Boleslav, Czech Republic

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Rozálie Kunstová & Adéla Čubanová Mladá Boleslav, Czech Republic

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Сivic Association Sun Ray (Sluneční Paprsek) Prague, Czech Republic

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Tsolmongerel Odgerel Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia

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Anastasya Vasilieva Filimonki, Russia

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Elizaveta Nikogosyan Samara, Russia

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Ludmila Ravkova Samara, Russia

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Vadick Kanoplich Filimonki, Russia

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Victoria Guskova Filimonki, Russia

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Efsa Ä°rem Koptagit Istanbul, Turkey

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Sıla Demircioğlu Istanbul, Turkey

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Nikol Alekseeva Kyiv, Ukraine

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Matthew Brown USA

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