Translation. Region: Russian Federation –
Source: Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University –
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A master class on ebru with artist Aigul Okutan was held at the Higher School of International Relations of the Polytechnic Institute of Humanities.
The master class was a continuation of Aygül Okutan's exhibition "Turkey through the Eyes of a Russian Artist," which opened at the end of January at the Cultural and Exhibition Center of the Higher School of Technology and Energy of the St. Petersburg State University of Industrial Technologies and Design with the support of the Consulate General of Turkey in St. Petersburg.
Aygül Okutan spoke about the history, philosophy, and symbolic significance of ebru—the ancient art of painting on water, which originated in the East and particularly flourished in the Ottoman Empire. The artist then demonstrated the basic techniques for creating works and gave the workshop participants the opportunity to try their hand at this unique art form.
Sergey Pogodin, Academic Director of the Higher School of International Relations (HSIR), presented Aygül Okutan with a letter of gratitude for her contribution to the development of cultural dialogue and the popularization of Turkish artistic heritage in the university's educational environment.
At the end of the event, participants were treated to traditional Turkish tea and Turkish delight, which made the atmosphere even more welcoming.
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