It is hard for marbler to standout in a country like Turkey that has tens of thousands of artists practicing the art form that is known there as 'ebru' no less shine on the world stage of this craft. But a Turkish woman named Gozde Karaman does just that ... shine.
Her marbled images are both mysterious and natural. Sometimes simple and geometric as a compass other times as complicated and representational as an Indian headress. I enjoy going to her Facebook page for not only the marbling but for her interest in history, nature, and contemporary influences in her work. Once I asked her if the rich history of architecture that she often posted was inspiration for her art. She answered that she found inspiration for her marbling "everywhere".
I've said it before and I truly wish there was a Hall of Fame for the artists of the world who practice or practiced the art form known as marbling or ebru or abri or sumi and that a great artist like Gozde Karaman was recognized in their lifetime.
