For reference: ebru is a technique of drawing on the surface of water, followed by transferring the image to paper or other solid base (wood, fabric, ceramics, leather).
The main purpose of this event, organized jointly by the khokimiyat of the Tashkent region, is to hold the 33rd anniversary of the Independence Day of our country in high spirits, increase the level of respect for state symbols, preserve, recreate, improve and further develop the art form created by our ancestors. And also, through the Guinness brand, to draw the attention of the world community to our republic, to the rich culture, identity and tourism potential of Uzbekistan.
The festive event was attended by figures of culture and art of our country, recognized easel masters, media workers, as well as representatives of the Guinness World Records organization.
According to experts, the technique of drawing on water created on the territory of our country under the name "Abri Bahor" or "Ebru" (which became famous in the world precisely for this term, stylized in Farsi), first - as mentioned above - is written on water or other liquid, and then the forms are transferred from the entire color scheme on paper, cloth or other similar surface. The process is very complex, requiring great skill, experience, eye and precision.
This ebru, officially included in the Guinness Book of Records, was established by an ethnic Uzbek, now living in Turkey, artist Ahmed Choktan.
Painted, or rather translated on paper, this work of art has the following dimensions: the height is 1.5 meters, the length is 12 meters, the total area of the canvas is 18 square meters. It is worth noting that the previous record in the ebru-style drawing technique also belongs to Ahmed Choktan: in 2009, he transferred an image with a total area of 16.5 square meters to paper. The record was set in the Emirate of Qatar. And so, 15 years later, this record was updated in Uzbekistan.
In the process of creating this masterpiece, the artist, together with his assistants, created a "sketch" of the future painting, first on the water, and then transferred it to special paper. The whole process was closely monitored by international experts. After the achievement was recorded and documented, representatives of Guinness World Records presented the master of style ebru Ahmed Choktan with a special certificate.
As part of this event, the masters of arts of Uzbekistan held a plein air (painting on nature, outdoors) dedicated to the Independence Day of Uzbekistan and the nature of our native land "Dawns of new Uzbekistan".
