{"id":79,"date":"2017-11-28T15:15:25","date_gmt":"2017-11-28T15:15:25","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blogs.luc.edu\/student-voices\/?p=79"},"modified":"2017-11-28T15:15:25","modified_gmt":"2017-11-28T15:15:25","slug":"ebru-finding-the-right-balance-of-art-and-life","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.luc.edu\/studentvoices\/?p=79","title":{"rendered":"Ebru: Finding the Right Balance of Art and Life"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-40 size-medium aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/blogs.luc.edu\/student-voices\/files\/2017\/11\/IMG_3500-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.luc.edu\/studentvoices\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/IMG_3500-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blogs.luc.edu\/studentvoices\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/IMG_3500-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blogs.luc.edu\/studentvoices\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/IMG_3500-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blogs.luc.edu\/studentvoices\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/IMG_3500-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blogs.luc.edu\/studentvoices\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/IMG_3500.jpg 2016w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Our Arabic program at Loyola University Chicago was honored to welcome well-known Chicago-resident Turkish artist, Sevim Surucu to a special Ebru art workshop with our Arabic students on November 8, 2017.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-69 size-thumbnail alignnone\" src=\"http:\/\/blogs.luc.edu\/student-voices\/files\/2017\/11\/Ebru-3-1-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-66 alignnone\" src=\"http:\/\/blogs.luc.edu\/student-voices\/files\/2017\/11\/Ebru-5-1-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"153\" height=\"153\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-70 size-thumbnail alignleft\" src=\"http:\/\/blogs.luc.edu\/student-voices\/files\/2017\/11\/Ebru-4-1-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-67 size-thumbnail alignleft\" src=\"http:\/\/blogs.luc.edu\/student-voices\/files\/2017\/11\/Ebru-6-1-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Sevim is an Ebru (Turkish Paper Marbling) artist with Bachelor of Art degree in Landscape Architecture from Istanbul University. In her marbling designs, she utilizes traditional flower forms, contemporary designs, and her own unique creations. Sevim convened multiple demonstrations in Chicago, IL; St. Louis, MO; Los Angeles, CA; Irvine, CA; Salt Lake City, UT; Phoenix, AZ; Atlanta, GA; Urbana, IL; Raleigh, NC; Carbondale, IL; and Springfield, IL. Aside from paper marbling, she started her studying of the Art of Illumination (Tezhip) as part of her passion to introduce the various traditional Turkish art forms in the United States, such as Calligraphy, Earthenware (Cini), and Miniature Painting (Minyatur).<\/p>\n<p>Please enjoy sample photos and excerpts of our Arabic students\u2019 reflections on this unique therapeutic art as part of their Culture Portfolio assignments.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-30 size-thumbnail alignleft\" src=\"http:\/\/blogs.luc.edu\/student-voices\/files\/2017\/11\/file23-2-e1511811453686-150x150.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-49 size-thumbnail alignnone\" src=\"http:\/\/blogs.luc.edu\/student-voices\/files\/2017\/11\/file10-1-e1511811339936-150x150.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-38 size-thumbnail alignleft\" src=\"http:\/\/blogs.luc.edu\/student-voices\/files\/2017\/11\/file18-3-e1511811411825-150x150.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-46 size-thumbnail alignleft\" src=\"http:\/\/blogs.luc.edu\/student-voices\/files\/2017\/11\/file16-4-e1511811357176-150x150.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\u201cMy favorite part of the Ebru art was pulling the paint and seeing the two dots transform into a beautiful flower. The experience was therapeutic.\u201d Hirrah, Arabic 101<\/li>\n<li>\u201cI never knew you could paint on water! It\u2019s so cool to see the process that goes into making Ebru art!\u201d Ayesha, Arabic 101<\/li>\n<li>\u201cEbru art is mesmerizing and relaxing. I\u2019m grateful I got to experience this wonderful form of art.\u201d Madison, Arabic 101<\/li>\n<li>\u201cThe way she colored and captured the delicate curves of the water was simply beautiful!\u201d Bahaa, Arabic 101<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>\u201cThe unique technique used to create the paintings truly intrigued me and peaked my interest.\u201d Komal, Arabic 101<\/li>\n<li>\u201cEbru art\u2019s beauty represents the balance needed in a fulfilled life, while its unexpected outcome teaches us not to presume things to work out as planned.\u201d Arwa, Arabic 101<\/li>\n<li>\u201cI very much enjoyed the Ebru art workshop, getting to experience a new type of art form I had never seen.\u201d Sabrina, Arabic 101<\/li>\n<li>\u201cThis was an amazing opportunity that showed another culture in ways I had never seen before.\u201d Grace, Arabic 101<\/li>\n<li>\u201cEbru art was amazing; the marbling, texture of the paint, and the detailed method. I wish I could see it again. Ebru art is an undeniably beautiful art form.\u201d Danah, Arabic 101<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-52 size-thumbnail alignnone\" src=\"http:\/\/blogs.luc.edu\/student-voices\/files\/2017\/11\/file12-4-e1511812174206-150x150.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-25 size-thumbnail alignnone\" src=\"http:\/\/blogs.luc.edu\/student-voices\/files\/2017\/11\/file4-3-e1511812347995-150x150.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-20 size-thumbnail\" src=\"http:\/\/blogs.luc.edu\/student-voices\/files\/2017\/11\/file8-1-e1511811539187-150x150.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-34 size-thumbnail\" src=\"http:\/\/blogs.luc.edu\/student-voices\/files\/2017\/11\/file22-3-e1511811435148-150x150.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\u201cI enjoyed the Ebru art event because I learned a lot about how people paint those beautiful shapes. I had a lot of fun painting my own picture, and coming up with a design that is unique. I \u2018ll definitely try to paint at home and teach my family about Ebru art!\u201d Diana, Arabic 101<\/li>\n<li>\u201cEbru art is basically creating a work of art by brushing and sprinkling pigments of color in oily based water. Loved it!\u201d Lisa, Arabic 101<\/li>\n<li>\u201cThe Ebru art activity was extremely fun and I got to experience a beautiful calming art form that I otherwise would not be able to witness. I originally didn\u2019t intend on creating an art piece, but I became inspired and jumped at the opportunity.\u201d Sydney, Arabic 101<\/li>\n<li>\u201cLearning about and being able to do the beautiful ancient art form of Ebru was a wonderful experience because besides making a beautiful art, it made me feel more connected to my Turkish background.\u201d Alyssa, Arabic 101.<\/li>\n<li>\u201cI loved seeing how something as fluid as water could be painted on and captured in a photo that can be kept forever.\u201d Shelby, Arabic 101<\/li>\n<li>\u201cBefore entering the event, I had no idea what Ebru art was. Little did I know how fascinating it would be.\u201d Xhenete, Arabic 101<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-21 size-thumbnail\" src=\"http:\/\/blogs.luc.edu\/student-voices\/files\/2017\/11\/file10-4-e1511812306254-150x150.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-32 size-thumbnail\" src=\"http:\/\/blogs.luc.edu\/student-voices\/files\/2017\/11\/IMG_3502-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-27 size-thumbnail\" src=\"http:\/\/blogs.luc.edu\/student-voices\/files\/2017\/11\/file1-e1511812322473-150x150.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-26 size-thumbnail\" src=\"http:\/\/blogs.luc.edu\/student-voices\/files\/2017\/11\/file2-2-e1511812332756-150x150.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\u201cThis fascinating experience taught me about the special Turkish marbling and its intricate techniques.\u201d Sheema, Arabic 101<\/li>\n<li>\u201cThe Ebru art demonstration was an exciting view into an aspect of culture which I was not previously aware of. The way the paint flows within the water is truly breathtaking.\u201d Carter, Arabic 101<\/li>\n<li>\u201cThe experience itself was very relaxing. The artist said that like many things in life, we need to find balance, and water marbling is no exception.\u201d Zainab, Arabic 101<\/li>\n<li>\u201cI found the artist\u2019s talent very interesting and unique.\u201d Qussi, Arabic 101<\/li>\n<li>\u201cAttending the Ebru art opened my eyes to how simplistic and easily tangible artistic beauty is.\u201d Abu Baker, Arabic 101<\/li>\n<li>\u201cEbru art is a unique and beautiful masterpiece that I\u2019d never heard of, but I can\u2019t wait to see more!\u201d Kiara, Arabic 101<\/li>\n<li>\u201cThe Ebru art was a beautiful cultural experience that I was glad to share with my classmates. I loved being able to make my very own piece of art with the help of the two Ebru artists, who were incredibly kind and educational.\u201d Amy, Arabic 101<\/li>\n<li>\u201cWhat I enjoyed the most about the art was how creative it was \u2026I really enjoyed making a rose and my roommates were very curious about how I did it.\u201d Jen, Arabic 101<\/li>\n<li>\u201cJust like in life, Ebru art requires the right balance- Quoting artist Sevim.\u201d Ninos, Arabic 101<\/li>\n<li>\u201cHaving an admiration of art, I was exposed to this new form of art for the first time. Its beauty and originality has sparked an interest in me, wanting to explore more about it and participate in making more of this art.\u201d Veronika, Arabic 101<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-78 size-thumbnail\" src=\"http:\/\/blogs.luc.edu\/student-voices\/files\/2017\/11\/file3-1-e1511812547375-150x150.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-77 size-thumbnail\" src=\"http:\/\/blogs.luc.edu\/student-voices\/files\/2017\/11\/Image-2.png-e1511812488794-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-76 size-thumbnail\" src=\"http:\/\/blogs.luc.edu\/student-voices\/files\/2017\/11\/file-150x150.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-75 size-thumbnail\" src=\"http:\/\/blogs.luc.edu\/student-voices\/files\/2017\/11\/file4-1-150x150.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\u201cThe Ebru art workshop was both an interesting and educational experience. Not only was the art breathtaking, but truly unique in its creation and history. The strong cultural presence in the art work made it much more captivating.\u201d Lynn, Arabic 101<\/li>\n<li>\u201cI\u2019m so glad I got to learn about the archaic art form and actually apply what I learnt.\u201d Alyssar, Arabic 101<\/li>\n<li>\u201cI really enjoyed the Ebru workshop because the artist was very passionate about her work and I could sense that during her demo, when she explained the water marbling, and while she assisted us in our own paintings.\u201d Ilse, Arabic 101<\/li>\n<li>\u201cIt was really cool to see how creative the artist could be when creating their painting by using the different tools to move the paint around.\u201d Julia, Arabic 101<\/li>\n<li>\u201cThe paintings made are beautiful and unlike anything I\u2019d ever seen before.\u201d Michael, Arabic 101<\/li>\n<li>\u201cBefore you begin, you have to have a plan, otherwise it may not work. It\u2019s kind of like life.\u201d Emilia, Arabic 101<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-72 size-thumbnail\" src=\"http:\/\/blogs.luc.edu\/student-voices\/files\/2017\/11\/file2-e1511812033695-150x150.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-64 size-thumbnail\" src=\"http:\/\/blogs.luc.edu\/student-voices\/files\/2017\/11\/Ebru.png-e1511812087632-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-71 size-thumbnail\" src=\"http:\/\/blogs.luc.edu\/student-voices\/files\/2017\/11\/file1-1-e1511812055754-150x150.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-44 size-thumbnail\" src=\"http:\/\/blogs.luc.edu\/student-voices\/files\/2017\/11\/file12-3-e1511811376278-150x150.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\u201cI greatly enjoyed the session where I was able to express my artistic side. Since I don\u2019t draw or anything, it is rare for me to explore that side and the opportunity to combine both history and art was amazing.\u201d Isaiah, Arabic 101<\/li>\n<li>\u201cI believe the best ways to experience a different culture are through the sharing of languages and art. I enjoyed participating in the Ebru art workshop because I was able to learn a new means by which different cultures of the world express beauty.\u201d Elena, Arabic 103<\/li>\n<li>\u201cThe Ebru art experience was another way to show the beauty found in both art and life. The artist described the paint and the water as like a \u201cbalance in life\u201d. Caitlin, Arabic 103<\/li>\n<li>\u201c\u0627\u0646\u062a \u062a\u0631\u064a\u062f\u064a\u0646 \u0633\u0644\u0627\u0645 \u0641\u064a \u0645\u0631\u0643\u0632\u0643 \u0627\u0648 \u0627\u0644\u062d\u064a\u0627\u0629 \u0644\u0627 \u062a\u0639\u0645\u0644[You need peace in your center or life does not work]\u201d Katie, Arabic 103\\<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-24\" src=\"http:\/\/blogs.luc.edu\/student-voices\/files\/2017\/11\/file5-4-e1511812292681-207x300.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"207\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.luc.edu\/studentvoices\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/file5-4-e1511812292681-207x300.jpeg 207w, https:\/\/blogs.luc.edu\/studentvoices\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/file5-4-e1511812292681-708x1024.jpeg 708w, https:\/\/blogs.luc.edu\/studentvoices\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/file5-4-e1511812292681-768x1111.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/blogs.luc.edu\/studentvoices\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/file5-4-e1511812292681-1062x1536.jpeg 1062w, https:\/\/blogs.luc.edu\/studentvoices\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/file5-4-e1511812292681-1416x2048.jpeg 1416w, https:\/\/blogs.luc.edu\/studentvoices\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/file5-4-e1511812292681-scaled.jpeg 1770w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 207px) 100vw, 207px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\u201c\u0643\u0627\u0646 \u0648\u0642\u062a \u0645\u0645\u062a\u0627\u0632 \u0645\u0639 \u0627\u0633\u062a\u0627\u0630\u0629 \u0633\u0648\u0633\u0646 \u0648 \u0641\u0646 \u0627\u0644\u0627\u0628\u0631\u0648. \u0627\u0644\u0627\u0646 \u0627\u0646\u0627 \u0627\u0639\u0631\u0641 \u0643\u064a\u0641 \u0627\u0639\u0645\u0644 \u0627\u0644\u0627\u0628\u0631\u0648 \u0648 \u0639\u0646\u062f\u064a \u0627\u062b\u0646\u064a\u0646 \u0627\u0639\u0645\u0627\u0644[ It was a good time with ustaadha Sawsan and Ebru art. Now I know how to do Ebru art and I have made two art works]\u201d Hamid, Arabic 103<\/li>\n<li>&#8220;\u0642\u0628\u0644 \u0627\u0644\u0635\u0648\u0631\u0629 \u0643\u0627\u0646\u062a \u0639\u0644\u0649 \u0648\u0631\u0642\u062a\u064a, \u0639\u0645\u0644\u062a \u0635\u0648\u0631\u0629 \u0632\u0647\u0631\u0629 \u0641\u064a \u0627\u0644\u0645\u0627\u0621 \u0648 \u0627\u0644\u0632\u064a\u062a \u0628\u0627\u0644\u0642\u0644\u0645 \u0627\u0644\u0635\u063a\u064a\u0631 [ Before having the final photo on my paper, I drew a picture of a flower on the water and oil with the small pen]\u201d Melissa, Arabic 103<\/li>\n<li>\u201c \u0637\u0648\u0627\u0644 \u0627\u0644\u0645\u0634\u0627\u0647\u062f\u0629 \u0643\u0627\u0646\u062a \u0627\u0644\u0627\u0644\u0648\u0627\u0646 \u0627\u0644\u062c\u0645\u064a\u0644\u0629 \u062a\u0631\u0642\u0635 \u0639\u0644\u0649 \u0627\u0644\u0645\u0627\u0621 \u0628\u0633\u0644\u0627\u0645[All throughout the observation, the beautiful colors were dancing in water in peace]\u201d Larenz, Arabic 103<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-65\" src=\"http:\/\/blogs.luc.edu\/student-voices\/files\/2017\/11\/e-6-e1511811131231-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.luc.edu\/studentvoices\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/e-6-e1511811131231-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/blogs.luc.edu\/studentvoices\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/e-6-e1511811131231-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blogs.luc.edu\/studentvoices\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/e-6-e1511811131231-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/blogs.luc.edu\/studentvoices\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/e-6-e1511811131231-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blogs.luc.edu\/studentvoices\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/e-6-e1511811131231-scaled.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\u201c \u0627\u0644\u0627\u0646 \u0627\u0639\u0631\u0641 \u0643\u064a\u0641 \u0627\u0641\u0639\u0644 \u0641\u0646 \u0627\u0644\u0627\u0628\u0631\u0648 \u0648 \u0627\u062d\u0628 \u0627\u0644\u0641\u0646 \u0628\u0633\u0628\u0628 \u0627\u0644\u0627\u0644\u0648\u0627\u0646 \u0648 \u0627\u0644\u0648\u0631\u062f \u0639\u0644\u0649 \u0627\u0644\u0648\u0631\u0642\u0629 . \u0627\u0644\u0641\u0646 \u062c\u0645\u064a\u0644 \u062c\u062f\u0627 \u0648 \u0627\u0644\u0627\u0633\u062a\u0627\u0630\u0629 \u0645\u0645\u062a\u0627\u0632\u0629[ Now I know how to make Ebru art and I love the art because of the colors and the flowers on the paper. The art is beautiful and the artist was excellent]\u201d Kyle, Arabic 103<\/li>\n<li>\u201c \u0627\u0646\u0627 \u0627\u062d\u0628\u062a \u0627\u0644\u0627\u0628\u0631\u0648 \u0643\u062b\u064a\u0631\u0627 \u0644\u0627\u0646\u0647 \u062c\u0645\u064a\u0644 \u0648\u0627\u0644\u0627\u0646 \u0648\u0631\u0642\u062a\u064a \u0641\u064a \u063a\u0631\u0641\u062a\u064a. \u062a\u0639\u0644\u0645 \u0627\u0644\u0627\u0628\u0631\u0648 \u0634\u0626 \u062c\u062f\u064a\u062f \u0648 \u0627\u0631\u064a\u062f \u0627\u0646 \u0627\u0639\u0645\u0644 \u0645\u0631\u0629 \u062b\u0627\u0646\u064a\u0629 [I loved Ebru art a lot because it is beautiful and now my art work is in my room. Learning Ebru was a new thing and I\u2019d like to do it again]\u201d Maria, Arabic 103<\/li>\n<li>\u201c\u0627\u062d\u0628\u0628\u062a \u0627\u0644\u0639\u0644\u0645 \u0628\u0627\u0644\u062b\u0642\u0627\u0641\u0629 \u0627\u0644\u062a\u0631\u0643\u064a\u0629 \u0648 \u0627\u0644\u062a\u0627\u0631\u064a\u062e [ I loved learning about Turkish culture and history]\u201d Sarah Javid, Arabic 103<\/li>\n<li>\u201c \u0627\u0644\u0627\u0633\u0628\u0648\u0639 \u0627\u0644\u0645\u0627\u0636\u064a \u0643\u0627\u0646 \u0635\u0639\u0628 \u062c\u062f\u0627 \u0644\u0627\u0646\u064a \u0643\u0646\u062a \u062a\u0639\u0628\u0627\u0646\u0629 \u0645\u0646 \u0646\u0641\u0633 \u0627\u0644\u062f\u0631\u0627\u0633\u0629 \u0648 \u0639\u0645\u0644 \u0627\u0644\u0627\u0628\u0631\u0648 \u0643\u0627\u0646 \u062c\u0645\u064a\u0644 \u0648 \u0643\u0646\u062a \u0633\u0639\u064a\u062f\u0629 [ last week was very hard and I was tired of studying the same things. Ebru art was beautiful and I felt happy]\u201d Aida, Arabic 103<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-28 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/blogs.luc.edu\/student-voices\/files\/2017\/11\/file3-300x225.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.luc.edu\/studentvoices\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/file3-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/blogs.luc.edu\/studentvoices\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/file3-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/blogs.luc.edu\/studentvoices\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/file3-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/blogs.luc.edu\/studentvoices\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/file3-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/blogs.luc.edu\/studentvoices\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/file3-2048x1536.jpeg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Our Arabic program at Loyola University Chicago was honored to welcome well-known Chicago-resident Turkish artist, Sevim Surucu to a special Ebru art workshop with our Arabic students on November 8, 2017. &nbsp; Sevim is an Ebru (Turkish Paper Marbling) artist with Bachelor of Art degree in Landscape Architecture from Istanbul University. In her marbling designs, [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-79","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.luc.edu\/studentvoices\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/79","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.luc.edu\/studentvoices\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.luc.edu\/studentvoices\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.luc.edu\/studentvoices\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.luc.edu\/studentvoices\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=79"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.luc.edu\/studentvoices\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/79\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.luc.edu\/studentvoices\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=79"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.luc.edu\/studentvoices\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=79"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.luc.edu\/studentvoices\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=79"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}