Ebru - Water animation show: Aqua-Art performance by a water painting artist
Ebru is a captivating water painting show where mesmerizing images created by the artist are projected onto a screen or the singer`s large dress.
The theme of the water animation can be customized to perfectly suit your event's format: a product launch, the story of how a couple met, a company logo, beloved characters for a children's party, and more.
What makes this performance truly unique is that the artist creates stunning, one-of-a-kind paintings directly on the water's surface.
As a special touch, these beautiful artworks can be preserved and presented as a memorable gift to the client or event organizer after the show.
Watch videos of the Ebru artist performing at various events
The duration of the performance can range from 5 minutes (for creating a single water painting) to a full 60-minute concert.
For most events, weddings, and parties, the optimal duration of the Ebru show is 15–20 minutes.
During this time, the artist typically creates 3–4 stunning water paintings, with the entire creative process projected live on a screen for the audience to enjoy.
Upon receiving the advance payment, the artist meticulously plans the storyline for the Ebru show, tailoring the water animation to suit your event.
These unique water paintings can tell a complete story, making your event truly memorable.
For example: the stages of a brand’s creation, the love story of a couple, or the journey of building and opening a hotel.
The storyline can be fully customized to align with the desired performance duration and your specific vision.
Book the Ebru Show for your event: Lafesta.group@gmail.com
The Ebru show features a team of 2–3 performers: 1) the artist who creates mesmerizing water images; 2) the DJ musician/VJ, responsible for sound, projections, and technical setup; 3) Optionally, the singer wearing a large dress that serves as a projection surface.
The musical backdrop is tailored to align perfectly with the theme and atmosphere of your event or wedding.
Original DJ musician VUS will craft a special mix synchronized with the pre-arranged timing of the Ebru show.
During the water show, he will play multiple musical instruments, producing sounds that seamlessly complement the event’s style and ambience.
For an enhanced experience, the water animation show can feature a performance by professional singer Olga Rossi, whose remarkable versatility shines across opera, pop, and folk styles.
Her voice elevates the performance, creating a distinctive and unforgettable atmosphere.
The show’s composition can be customized further to suit your event. Instead of a singer, you may choose to include other artists, such as a modern ballerina, violinist, saxophonist, or harpist.
This flexibility allows you to adapt the water animation show to the unique vision and specifics of your event.
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Master class with an Ebru artist. Interactive painting on water.
Offer your guests a one-of-a-kind experience with the mesmerizing art of painting on water.
This interactive activity combines aesthetic pleasure with hands-on creativity, allowing participants to craft their own masterpieces and transfer them from the water’s surface onto paper.
An Ebru masterclass provides a chance to experiment with vibrant colours, dynamic patterns, and ever-changing designs, all while creating unique artworks in just minutes.
It’s a bright, memorable addition to gala events, corporate gatherings, or family celebrations.
During the Ebru show and masterclass, a transparent, backlit table is used, enabling guests to watch the captivating process of water painting. Special, non-soluble paints are applied to the water's surface, forming a delicate film where the artist skillfully creates backgrounds and intricate patterns using brushes and other tools. The finished artwork can then be transferred onto paper, leaving guests with a personalized keepsake of the event.
Tailored formats for every occasion
- Weddings: Newlyweds can collaborate on creating a unique water animation reflecting their love story, turning it into a heartfelt highlight of their celebration.
- Private events: Water paintings can be transferred to the palms or hands of guests, adding a playful, interactive element to the festivities.
- Children’s parties: A dedicated Ebru masterclass for children offers an engaging activity where young artists can explore colors, shapes, and storytelling through water painting.
RIDER
Technical rider for the Ebru water painting show:
- 2 tables: One table for the transparent cube used by the Ebru artist (height: 70–80 cm, length: minimum 70 cm).
One table for the DJ/VJ equipment, positioned no further than 12 metres from the stage centre.
- Sound system and speakers suitable for the venue’s size.
- 2 XLR or 2 jack cables to connect our mixing console to your sound system.
- Power Supply: ~220V power with an extension cord providing 6 sockets near the DJ/VJ table and 2 additional sockets near the Ebru artist's setup.
- For events with LED screens or projection screens, our camera (used to broadcast the water painting process) must be connected with an HDMI micro or USB/AV cable.
Additional requirements for performances with projection on a singer’s dress:
- One sound monitor is placed near the singer.
- Stage fan (floor type).
- A stable rack or box for the singer to stand on (height and width 70–80 cm).
- Two additional ~220V sockets in the centre of the stage for the fan and projector.
Touring hospitality rider for the Ebru water painting show:
- Payment for transfers for 2–3 people travelling from Zurich, Switzerland. Flight requirements: check-in for 2 pieces of luggage and 1 additional hand luggage.
- Comfortable transfer between the airport/train station, hotel, and concert venue. The comfortable car should have a spacious, empty boot for equipment transportation.
- Accommodation in a 4-star or 5-star hotel with a minimum Booking.com rating of 8.5 (two single rooms are required).
- Three meals a day provided at the hotel, or a daily allowance of €60 per person per day.
- A clean, private dressing room equipped with: 3 chairs or armchairs and a table. Buffet-style snacks and beverages, including non-carbonated water, tea, and coffee.
History of the Art of Ebru and Suminagashi
The origins of the water painting technique remain a subject of debate, with no clear consensus on where it was first practised.
The art form spread geographically from Japan and China to Persia and Turkey, evolving uniquely in each region.
Before the invention of modern thickeners, natural substances like resinous liquids, animal bile, or wax were used to achieve the necessary water consistency for creating patterns.
In Japan, the art of "suminagashi", which translates to "floating ink", gained popularity as early as the 12th century.
Unlike ebru, suminagashi involves painting on water using colored ink. This technique is believed to have originated with Shinto monks, who used it to craft intricate patterns on fabrics, scrolls, and manuscript pages.
Another theory suggests that ebru may have originated in China, where it was not initially an art form but a method of divination.
Patterns created on water were interpreted to predict outcomes or convey meanings.
The art of water painting in Turkey and Central Asia
One of the most widely accepted theories about the origins of ebru traces it back to ancient Bukhara (modern-day Uzbekistan).
It is believed that this technique of painting with colors on water traveled along the Silk Road to Persia, where it acquired the name "Ebri", meaning "air clouds" in Persian.
Later, the practice spread to Anatolia (present-day Turkey), where it evolved further.
In Turkey, water painting was not limited to transferring designs onto paper but was also used to embellish hard surfaces like wood, leather, and ceramics.
Turkish museums house treatises from the 15th to 17th centuries that document the methods and techniques of working with ebru.
Turkish masters refined the art to such an extent that they could produce not only abstract and floral patterns but also highly detailed and realistic images.
Sebek Mehmet Efendi is recognized as the first Ottoman Ebru artist whose authorship has been officially documented. His work is detailed in the treatise Tertib-i Risale-i Ebri.
Interestingly, Sebek studied the art of water painting in Bukhara, further highlighting its origins and connection to Central Asia.
Ebru was not solely appreciated for its decorative appeal. Turkish calligraphers used it as a protective layer for written messages.
Any attempt to alter or replace the text would disrupt the intricate patterns and harmony of the design, making forgery instantly noticeable.
In 2014, the art of Ebru was added to UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage List, recognizing its cultural significance and unique contribution to world heritage.
