Respect

This unique work of art, a cohesion of calligraphy and marbling art, is entirely the artist’s own creation.

The calligraphy in the artwork that reads as ‘illal mawaddata’ in Arabic is a verse from the Holy Qur’an (Surah Ash-Shura 42:23). It is translated as ‘[but] only amity]. This means that some good deeds or favours may have no return. The amity becomes the only and most precious return. The text was created using akkase ebru technique, one of many unique ebru styles. This technique is achieved by masking a pre-designed and perfectly cut pattern, miniature, or writing, which is then pasted on the paper surface and marbled in the desired colours.

Materials:

Plant-based dyes on paper & cardboard

Dimensions:

 Without frame: 40 x 30 cm

*This particular artwork is featured in the ‘The Noble: Traditional Turkish Arts Exhibition’. The exhibition can be viewed at the Yunus Emre Institute from 28th November to 21st December.