Arzu Kaplan
Arzu Kaplan is a Turkish artist whose practice bridges the traditional art of ebru (paper marbling) and kat’ı (paper cutting), reinterpreting classical Ottoman techniques within a contemporary context. Trained in history and traditional arts, she approaches creation as both preservation and renewal, an act of cultural memory carried through color, form, and movement. Since beginning her work in 2009, Kaplan has exhibited widely and received national recognition, including the Ministry of Culture’s 21st Turkish Decorative Arts Award. Her work reflects a dialogue between heritage and future, where craft becomes a living expression of continuity and devotion.
