Artworks
Tûtî – Brilliant Parrot
Immerse yourself in the poignant and uplifting story behind Berna’s latest miniature masterpiece. This artwork began with the joyful depiction of a parrot amidst vibrant spring flowers. However, the loss of her beloved grandfather during its creation profoundly influenced the scene, weaving a narrative of grief and hope. The artwork was captured step by step through her skilled brush strokes. Just go to the next image.
Twin Hyacinties
The art of marbling is the art of paper decoration, which is formed by sprinkling water-insoluble paints on the thick water, with the help of brushes made of rose branch and horsehair, by adding bovine bile, on the surface and putting them on paper.
waw
Waw is the 26th letter of the Arabic alphabet. In sufism, it symbolises many things in Islam and Ottoman culture, among which the most important is pure love to Allah and human being’s closeness to Allah. This letter has been repeteadely written by calligraphists. It can be seen in many architectural and literal works of art.
Wild Horses in a Field (Original)
The miniature artist, Sema Yurtseven, has uniquely designed and applied this harmonious and coherent miniature art.
The horse is a majestic animal that embodies the spiritual power of independence, freedom, nobleness, endurance, confidence, and triumph. The artist drew horses in different action poses in a beautiful and relaxing nature where they are free and independent as well as living as a community.
The scene is created on an Ebru (paper marbling) artwork made by the Ebru artist Yilmaz Enes.
As you may see, there are many micro-details which can only be seen magnifying glass.
Woman in the Hamam (Printed)
This piece is the printed version of the original miniature artwork. Uniquely designed by Sema Yurtseven, the miniature is consisted of many small details.