Focal Point: Reza Antoszewska

An example of fine art by Reza Antoszewska

Year Born: N/A

Price Range: $350.00 - $2,300.00
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Main Website: http://www.ebrufineart.com

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IN THE REALM OF RUMI

Art Galleries Representing Reza Antoszewska

Overview

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Original Works and Limited Edition High Quality Prints

Biography

Reza Antoszewska works with both traditional Turkish and Western Abstract application of Ebru. The calligraphy that is often integrated in her works are part of another great Islamic devotional art form that is particularly enhanced by the adornment of Ebru. Reza gratefully acknowledges the inspiration, guidance, critique and encouragement of Ebru Master: Feridun Ozgoren.

Reza employs gouache, oils, and acrylics on cotton paper and silk for her works

What is Ebru?

Often called Marbling in the West, this ancient contemplative art form originating in the Far East. Suminagashi, the Japanese version is still practiced in modern day Japan.

Ebru made it's way across the Silk Road to Turkey, where it evolved into a fine art print making, still practiced in modern day and is often associated with Sufis and Mystics.

The monoprint technique uses a thickened medium on which the artist places the paints by various methods, then works the colors in the medium with stylus, combs, and other methods to develop the designs. The print is then carefully transferred to the treated paper or fabric to capture the design.

Recent professional accomplishments:

September 2008: Participation in the PORTLAND ART OPEN. 20 recent art pieces displayed at this exhibition in Portland Oregon.

November 2007 - January 2008 : Reza curated the Exhibition: In The Realm of Rumi, an exhibition of seven American women from around the country, who's work is informed and inspired by Mystic Islam. Reza is also one of the artists contributing to the show. The exhibition was held at Lichtenstein Center for the Arts, Pittsfield MA.

September 2007 - Feb 2008: Adjunct Faculty, Miss Hall's School for Girls, Pittsfield MA. Reza provided apprenticeship/internship opportunity for a senior student at this school. The student was involved in all aspects of the processes of creating art and exhibitions.

Summer 2007: Participation in SAP grant program, and mentoring teens in Ebru printmaking on paper and fabric. Project included a student show at Store Front Artists Gallery show for January 2008. See LINKS for photos of a mentoring session.

May 2005: Founded Stairwell Gallery in New Lebanon, NY, a showcase of spiritually oriented art. Curated the gallery until Sept 2007.

Upcoming Events and Exhibits

Upcoming Workshops

Other Web Pages that Reza Antoszewska Recommends you visit

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House to Home Article March 2008

Portland Art Open interview

Summer Mentor Program

Works of Feridun Ozgoren