YASEMIN NUR
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FRAMELESS

Dead Flowers


Some thoughts by Yasemin Nur


Over the years, my journey has evolved from pure drawing on paper to an exploration of textiles and engraving, combining my interest in drawing with the process of creating on fabric. Initially captivated by drawing flowers - capturing their ephemeral beauty as they wilted on my table - this repetition became a fundamental aspect of my work. My current focus is on transferring these motifs directly onto fabric, transforming them into large-scale pieces reminiscent of curtains, imbued with the essence of life's daily rhythms and tones.


I merge printed elements from paper with fabric. The pieces feature both black and white and colored prints, initially starting with simple pencil drawings-sourced from a pencil, the kind you might find at a local grocer. As the process evolves, I add colors and depth to each piece.


This transition also includes engraving, where I prepare plates for printing on the fabric. That includes experimenting with metal plates in copper or silver, creating forms that echo my drawings, further blurring the lines between different mediums and forms of expression. After that, when the fabric is printed I continule to draw on that fabric. A focus on the practice of drawing related to calligraphy exercises from Ottoman culture, called 'mesk'. My workspace is dominated by a long tablecloth that serves as a canvas for my thoughts, drawings and writings - a living diary of my experiences and observations.


For a long time, my work has been a solitary journey, reminiscent of a hafiz-a dedicated scholar in Islamic culture. Sharing my works marks a turning point, transforming this, solitary quest into a shared voyage.