Ebru Fine Art Printmaking

The ancient practice of Ebru, known as marbling in the West, is a contemplative method of fine art printmaking. On May 24, 2008 at 1:30 pm, the MuseRoom is hosting a free lecture and demonstration of Ebru Fine Art Printmaking by artist Reza Antoszewska

The lecture will include the origins of the monoprint technique, from its early beginnings in the Far East to its propagation through the Silk routes to Turkey, and the dynamic and contemporary developments the art form has garnered in both the East and West. A live demonstration will follow the presentation showcasing the fundamental methods and materials of Ebru.

For additional information on the event, please visit www.museartanddesign.com or call (503) 231-8704. Ebru materials and resources are available for purchase at Muse Art and Design located at 4136 SE Hawthorne Blvd.

Ebru prints by the artist are currently on display thru May 24 at the Do North Artists Show held at the Interstate Firehouse Cultural Center, www.ifccarts.org.

About Reza Antoszewska:
The works of Reza Antoszewska blend the beauty and sensibilities of the traditional Turkish and contemporary Western Abstract methods of Ebru in seamless expression. She gratefully acknowledges the guidance, critique, encouragement and instruction of Turkish/American Ebru Master Feridun Ozgoren, In her most recent accomplishment, Reza has both curated and presented her art in an Exhibition at the Lichtenstein Center for the Arts in Western Massachusetts, titled “In the Realm of Rumi” which exhibited the works of seven American born women, who’s art has been inspired and informed by Mystical Islam. She is currently working on a series based on the extraordinary 12th Century Calligraphic works in the Ulu Jami in Bursa, Turkey. For more information about the artist, please visit www.ebrufineart.com

About the MuseRoom:
Founded In February 2008 by Peter Rossing, owner of Muse Art and Design, the MuseRoom provides an opportunity for hands-on learning from local artists who work in a variety of mediums, including painting, printmaking, calligraphy, and mixed media. As well as classroom space, The MuseRoom is available for art-related uses such as meetings, lectures, and short-term studio space. More information about taking classes or teaching at the MuseRoom is available at www.MuseArtAndDesign.com or by calling Muse at (503) 231-8704.