Ebru art, also known as paper marbling, is an ancient painting technique that has been around for 1500 years. During the workshop, we practice ebru art in the most traditional manner, using water, paint, and brushes, exactly as our ancestors did 1500 years ago.
Okan Akin is an artist born and raised in Turkey. He completed his art education in 1991, specializing in textile design. He worked as a teacher for five years at a vocational high school in Turkey. In 1997, Okan moved to the Netherlands. In 2006, he decided to establish his studio, Atelier Okan Akin, in the art community at NDSM Loods, Amsterdam. Here, he has continued to work with enthusiasm and passion as an artist.
“I learned traditional art techniques at an art academy in Turkey. Alongside traditional art, I also studied modern art. My ultimate challenge is applying and combining general art techniques in my contemporary work. Ebru art is an example of this.”