Name: Acceptance – An Art Exhibition
Start: 2025-01-03T10:00:00+00:00
End: 2025-01-30T20:00:00+00:00
Location: EH1 1EG

$Acceptance \u2013 An Art Exhibition$

Come check out some amazing art pieces that celebrate acceptance and diversity at our in-person art exhibition!
About this Event

Join us for Acceptance, an evocative and introspective art exhibition featuring the intricate and abstract marbling works of Merve Kurt. Taking place from January 3rd to January 30th, 2025, at the Art and Design Library in Central Library, Edinburgh, this exhibition explores themes of mindfulness, resilience, and the beauty of impermanence through the ancient art of marbling.

Marbling, an age-old technique that involves floating paint on water to create mesmerizing patterns, serves as a metaphor for acceptance—a central theme in both Buddhist and Sufi philosophies. Each piece in the exhibition reflects my journey of embracing life’s challenges and transforming them into strength and serenity.
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Through my art, I share my personal and professional experiences working with communities facing immense challenges—refugees, children with disabilities, and those affected by conflict. My work is a testament to the power of acceptance as an active, resilient force in the face of life’s unpredictability.

The Art and Design Library at Central Library offers a beautiful and unique setting for this exhibition. Surrounded by art and design books, visitors will have the opportunity to view the art artworks in a context that encourages both creative exploration and intellectual engagement. The synergy of visual art and the wealth of literary resources creates a captivating atmosphere where art, knowledge, and inspiration converge.

Visitors will be invited to explore the dynamic patterns of marbling, which mirror life’s ebb and flow, and consider how we can meet our own struggles with grace and adaptability. This exhibition is not just an artistic journey; it’s an invitation to reflect on our own path towards acceptance and inner peace.

Share the exhibition with your networks, and I look forward to welcoming you!

Details:

Dates: January 3 - 30, 2025
Location: Art and Design Library, Central Library, George IV Bridge, Edinburgh | EH1 1EG
Contact: Tel: 0131 242 8040 | [email protected]

I hope to see you there!