Zeynel Abidin Öztürk, who has been doing work as a visible arts instructor in Bayburt, northeastern Turkey, for 14 a long time, transforms goose eggs into pieces of artwork by embroidering motifs and paintings on them.


Zeynel Abidin Öztürk, a 40-year-old visual arts teacher who transforms goose eggs into art, with one of his pieces, Bayburt, northeastern Turkey, Feb. 28, 2022. (AA Photo)
Zeynel Abidin Öztürk, a 40-yr-outdated visual arts teacher who transforms goose eggs into art, with a single of his items, Bayburt, northeastern Turkey, Feb. 28, 2022. (AA Image)

Öztürk’s expertise went unnoticed throughout his main school many years when he commenced portray and carving underneath his father’s impact, a coppersmith.

To carve various motifs on eggs, he utilizes dental products. “Egg carving is sensitive. Soon after I pierce the egg and drain the liquid, I dry it and thoroughly clean it. I start off the procedure by drawing the motifs. Considering the fact that the egg has a fragile content, this method is very sensitive. It involves thorough function. I am exceptionally meticulous though doing this.” he explained.


Zeynel Abidin Öztürk working on a piece using dental equipment, Bayburt, northeastern Turkey, Feb. 28, 2022. (AA Photo)
Zeynel Abidin Öztürk operating on a piece using dental gear, Bayburt, northeastern Turkey, Feb. 28, 2022. (AA Image)

As he performs his artwork with terrific care and tolerance owing to the tiny and perishable product he functions on, he said that it requires 4 to 5 times to give the egg an aesthetic appearance.


A piece from Zeynel Abidin Öztürk on display, Bayburt, northeastern Turkey, Feb. 28, 2022. (AA Photo)
A piece from Zeynel Abidin Öztürk on screen, Bayburt, northeastern Turkey, Feb. 28, 2022. (AA Picture)

Öztürk stated that he could perform two approaches, specifically carving and painting, on eggs.

“I mainly use classic motifs in carving. I normally reproduce the operates of well known painters when portray. As men and women are employed to observing the world’s most famed paintings on a flat area, I needed them to working experience seeing it on a diverse area, on an egg.” he explained. He features a dynamic and dimensional overview for classical paintings on a globular surface area.


Zeynel Abidin Öztürk's recreation of Van Gogh's Self-Portrait, Bayburt, northeastern Turkey, Feb. 28, 2022. (AA Photo)
Zeynel Abidin Öztürk’s recreation of Van Gogh’s Self-Portrait, Bayburt, northeastern Turkey, Feb. 28, 2022. (AA Photo)

He also highlights that egg carving and painting demand utmost focus.

When giving portray lessons to his pupils, Öztürk practiced several handicraft strategies in his workshop these kinds of as wooden burning and copper doing work.


Zeynel Abidin Öztürk's recreation of Van Gogh's Portrait of the Postman Joseph Roulin, Bayburt, northeastern Turkey, Feb. 28, 2022. (AA Photo)
Zeynel Abidin Öztürk’s recreation of Van Gogh’s Portrait of the Postman Joseph Roulin, Bayburt, northeastern Turkey, Feb. 28, 2022. (AA Photo)

Outlining his passion for portray, 40-year-aged Öztürk spends his spare time accomplishing his art. “Staying by itself with eggs and painting when doing the job gives me good enjoyment,” he explained.

Obtaining expended two decades on egg carving and portray, he ideas to open an exhibition in the not-also-distant upcoming.

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