Monday, May 20, 2013

Knotty Ebru

Everyone loves fancy knots!

Celtic Ebru
handmade original, acrylic ebru (turkish paper marbling) on kozo paper.

The Celtics receive a lot of fame for their decorative knots. The Triquetra, a three cornered knot, being the most recognizable. The Triquetra has come to symbolize many threefold balance concepts such as the Triple Goddess or the Holy Trinity.

ebru knot
handmade original, acrylic ebru (turkish paper marbling) on kozo paper.

However, the Celts were not the only ones designing endless knots. Cord wrapping and weaving influenced artist and craftsmen in a variety of cultures across the world.

Nonpareil Ebru Endless Knot
handmade original, acrylic ebru (turkish paper marbling) on kozo paper.

In India the Sri Vatsa, or Buddha Knot as its better known in the west, is a meditation tool symbolizing unity and eternity.

Infinite Ebru
handmade original, double layered acrylic ebru (turkish paper marbling) on kozo paper.

Thats all the knotty ebru I have for now, but I look forward to trying more knot designs down the line.

- In Other News -

• I am spreading the healing vibes by displaying a few framed ebru pieces at the Portland Alternative Clinic in the Pearl District of Portland, Oregon.

• I have an ebru workshop this weekend at The Village Gallery Of Arts. The next paper marbling class will be held on July 26th at the same location. It will be an all levels class so all are welcome.

• My premier fabric marbling class will be held on August 17th at The Village Gallery Of Arts. Once again it will be an all levels class, so all are welcome.

Please sign-up for my ebru workshops in advance by contacting me at art@dannyebru.com, or the village Gallery at (503)644-8001.

Ebru workshop - paper marbling class
Marbling workshop at Village Gallery of Arts.

Interested in booking an ebru lesson or workshop? Contact me at art@dannyebru.com

Peace & Love,
- Danny