The Green Dragon

Humans, nature, and architectural elements are the most frequently depicted subjects in miniature art. Unlike classical subjects, the artist chose to use a mythological element in this work. Mürvet Bilgin has interpreted this originally black-and-white reproduction (located in the Bibliotheque Nationale, 4112, 1640-1648) in colour. The artist not only replicates this reinterpretation of the mythological dragon figure, but also incorporates it into a new scene designed by herself. The artist has added elements to the scene, such as the rock and trees behind the dragon, to create a particular narrative. The miniature contains some micro-details that can only be seen by closely inspecting the original artwork with a magnifying glass.

Materials:

• Watercolour, Gouache and Acrylic Painting on paper

Dimensions:

• With frame: 41.5 x 36 cm
• Without frame: 32 x 28.5 cm

* This particular artwork was featured in the ‘The Noble: Traditional Turkish Arts Exhibition’ in London.