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Virya
What sets Ebru apart from other traditional arts is its absolute uniqueness. No two works can ever be the same. Each moment is different; no instant can be repeated. The movement of water, the density of the pigments, the atmosphere of the space, and the artist’s state of mind all come together on the surface of the water. As the paper is lifted, the final image is never fully predictable—always shaped by uncertainty and quiet mystery. There are no fixed rules, no repetitions, only infinite possibilities. Much like life itself.
Virya, a Sanskrit word meaning vital energy or inner vigor, represents the force that carries one toward liberation and transformation. It seeks to meet those who are always in search of the new, yet remain deeply connected to the spirit of the past and the traces it leaves behind. Because we believe and know this to be true:
Inspired by the ancient art of Ebru and the dove symbol at the heart of our identity, ''forms and colors heal us, blend with water, set us free, and keep us deeply connected to life.''
Gizem Özcan
Everything began with a question.
A question I could no longer avoid asking myself:
“If I were to make my decisions guided only by my soul, what would I choose and what would I do differently?”
Within the pace of modern life, we found ourselves caught between what is expected of us and what we truly desire.
We learned to want more, to produce endlessly, to always move a little further ahead. But we forgot how to slow down, to rest, and to feel.
It was during this very rush, at a moment when I deeply needed to slow down, that I encountered the art of Ebru in a dream one night.
On the surface of water, I met a world I could not control.
No matter how many hours I spent, I learned that perfection could never be reached. I experienced that perfection is not a destination, but an endless journey. As colors spread across the water, a quiet space opened within my mind. Without forcing, without rushing, I began to let things be as they are. It was at this exact moment that Virya was born. Virya is not a brand to me; it is a reminder. A space of contact that recalls the value of slowing down, the power of listening to oneself, and the wisdom of loving what is, just as it is. I see the art of Ebru as a living form of expression one that connects past and present, and reaches into the inner world of the human spirit. I believe in the healing power of water and the intuitive effect of color. With Virya, my dream is to make this ancient art visible through contemporary forms. To create a quiet yet profound encounter one that brings people closer to themselves and opens space for slowness. This is not a point of arrival. It is a journey still learning, still transforming, still flowing.
And if one day our paths cross along the way, you will know my story.
And I would love to listen to yours.