Ebru Kocak

Ebru Kocak is a marbling artist with degrees from Mimar Sinan Fine Art University, where she began her training in traditional marbling with Hikmet Barutcugil in 1998. Teaching in the UK since 2018, she has led workshops at The Lightbox, Watts Gallery, and UCL. Her work has been exhibited at Petersfield Museum and featured in collaborative art projects. Ebru is a proud member of the Heritage Crafts Association and the Surrey Artist Group.

Describe your approach to teaching
My teaching approach connects deeply with students, ensuring they feel safe and open to learning. I blend traditional marbling roots and materials with space for creative expression using various pigments and surfaces like fabric and ceramics.

What inspires your own work
My inspirations stem from my roots, emotions, and inner world, often stirred by the outside world. Nature deeply inspires me—tree barks, stones, and the forms and colours surrounding us. Connecting with the four elements: water, earth, fire, and air helps me find balance and fuels my work.