Elvan Şahin from Malatya erased the traces of the earthquake with the art of illumination

50-year-old Elvan Şahin, living in Malatya, developed the art of illumination, which she turned to after the February 6, 2023 earthquakes, through online training, established her own workshop, and has produced 30 works to date.

Initial Interest in Art

Elvan Şahin, who was interested in the motifs in Quran courses at a young age and met traditional Turkish-Islamic decorative arts at İnönü University Faculty of Theology, maintained an interest in this field for many years.

Turning Point After the Earthquake

Deciding to turn to the art of illumination after the earthquakes on February 6, 2023, which caused massive destruction in Malatya, Şahin turned a new page in her life and accelerated her work in this field.

Online Training Process

Receiving illumination training at an academy for about 1.5 years through online courses, Şahin improved her theoretical and practical knowledge and gradually began to produce her own original works.

Established Her Own Workshop

Having successfully completed her training process, Elvan Şahin established her own workshop and managed to introduce her 30 prepared works to art lovers in Malatya, Adana, and Denizli.

Healing Power of Art

Stating that she healed the deep traces left by the earthquakes through the art of illumination, Şahin expressed that this difficult process was practically a therapy and a sanctuary for her.

Transmission to Future Generations

She expresses at every opportunity that she wants to pass on traditional Turkish-Islamic arts to future generations and guide those who are interested in this field and want to learn.

Contribution to the Family Budget

Offering the illumination works she prepares with great effort in her workshop for sale, Şahin also makes a significant contribution to the family budget with the income she generates.