Hikmet Barutçugil discusses the history and evolution of Ebru art

Ebru artist Hikmet Barutçugil discusses the history and evolution of ebru, the traditional art of water marbling. He describes the medium as a living memory where water, color, and human touch interact to capture transient movements and fix them onto paper as permanent works.

The discussion highlights the historical roots of the art form, tracing its journey from Turkestan to significant artifacts such as a 1475 ebru piece held in Topkapı Palace. Barutçugil’s work was featured at the Art Capital exhibition held at the Grand Palais in Paris, an event supported by the Yunus Emre Institute to increase the visibility of Turkish culture and arts in France.