About Ebru

Ebru is a traditional Turkish fine art that is honored and collected around the world. Commonly referred to as "paper marbling" in the western world, Ebru is a process that is part painting and part mono-printing. This famously contemplative technique originates from the ancient far east where it was collected by royalty. Ebru evolved into a revered fine art during the journey across the silk trade route to Turkey where it was firmly established and is still practiced today. As Ebru eventually spread into Europe the art was utilized in designer clothing, and decorative liner for the authentication of legal parchments and first edition books.

The Ebru mono-print technique uses a thickened water, known as size, on which the artist suspends colors on the surface by various methods, then works the colors on the size with a stylus, combs, and other methods to develop the designs. The mirror of the work is then carefully transferred onto treated paper, capturing the design by placing the paper on top of the size. When the paper is lifted off the size it takes the painting with it to create an original handmade one of a kind mono-print.

About Danny

Danny Ebru is a Pseudonym for contemporary American artist Danny Rodriguez and the collection of his artwork united by the techniques of Ebru art as the key element in the work. Danny started including Ebru in his artwork in 2010 and has since generated a prolific body of work that transcends and includes traditional art, contemporary art, street art, interior design, and video art. Danny has worked alongside Fortune 500 companies, emerging brands and award winning music producers to help them include Ebru art into their aesthetic.

Danny is a master of his craft. Through his ongoing practice of traditional Ebru art he has found the balance between calculated control and moments of untamed zen. He creates chaos with control, it’s wild yet contained.

Exhibitions & Perfomances

Past shows -

September 2019 - featured workshop, “OMSI Mini Maker Faire”
Oregon Museum of Science and Industry, Portland, Oregon

July 2019 - group art show, "Flaunt Your Frida",
Remedy Gallery, Portland, Oregon

September 2018 - featured workshop, “OMSI Mini Maker Faire”
Oregon Museum of Science and Industry, Portland, Oregon

April 2018 - group art show, "Bridges PDX",
Iron Fireman Collective, Portland, Oregon

March 2018 - solo show,
Editions Studio, Portland, Oregon

February 2018 - group art show, "Portland Love Show",
Ford Gallery, Portland, Oregon

December 2017 - group art show, "Portland Big 500",
Peoples Gallery, Portland, Oregon

November 2017 - art installation
Vita Cafe, Portland, Oregon

December 2016 - group art show, "Portland Big 500",
Peoples Gallery, Portland, Oregon

September 2016 - featured workshop, “OMSI Mini Maker Faire”
Oregon Museum of Science and Industry, Portland, Oregon

August 2016 - Live art Performance, "Bridges show",
Trinity Episcopal Church, Portland, Oregon

February 2016 - group art show, "Burning Season 3",
The Refuge, Portland, Oregon

January 2016 - live performance, JW Marriott Resorts Grand Opening
JW Marriott Resort, Los Cabos, Mexico

December 2015 - group art show, "Portland Big 500",
Peoples Gallery, Portland, Oregon

December 2015 - group art show, "Vinyl show",
Future Shock, Portland, Oregon 

October 2015 - art installation
Tea Zone, Portland, Oregon

September 2015 - featured workshop, “OMSI Mini Maker Faire”
Oregon Museum of Science and Industry, Portland, Oregon

June 2015 - group art show, Lake Oswego Festival of Art
Lake Oswego, Oregon

February 2015 - live performance, “Annual Banquet Dinner”,
Pacifica Institute, Portland, Oregon

January 2015 - performance and hands-on exhibit, Moen lounge
KBIS, Las Vegas, Nevada

December 2014 - group art show, "Vinyl show",
Future Shock, Portland, Oregon

December 2014 - group art show, "Bill Murray show",
Good Gallery, Portland, Oregon 

September 2014 - featured workshop, “OMSI Mini Maker Faire”
Oregon Museum of Science and Industry, Portland, Oregon

June 2014 - Featured Demonstration, Lake Oswego Festival of Art
Lake Oswego, Oregon

May 2014 - art installation
Fuel Cafe, Portland, Oregon

March 2014 - art installation
Camellia Lounge, Portland, Oregon

February 2014 - performance, “Annual Legislative Dinner”,
Pacifica Institute, Salem, Oregon

September 2013 - demonstration and hands-on exhibit, “OMSI Mini Maker Faire”
Oregon Museum of Science and Industry, Portland, Oregon

June 2013 - art installation
Portland Alternative Clinic, Portland, Oregon

December 2012 - performance
Intel, Hillsboro, Oregon

December 2012 - group art show
Torque coffee, Vancouver, Washington

November 2012 - group art show, “Portland Goddess Show”,
Fifth Flight, Portland, Oregon

September 2012 - demonstration and hands-on exhibit, “OMSI Mini Maker Faire”
Oregon Museum of Science and Industry, Portland, Oregon

September 2012 - performance and hands-on exhibit, “Techniche 2012”
Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati, Assam, India

January 2012 - group art show, “5th world”,
Barbati’s Pan, Portland, Oregon

November 2011 - demonstration and hands-on exhibit, “OMSI After Dark”
Oregon Museum of Science and Industry, Portland, Oregon

October 2011 - group art show, “Mandala Calendar Show”,
Urban Grind, Portland, Oregon

February 2011 - group art show, “Portland Love Show”,
Gallery Homeland, Portland, Oregon

November 2010 - solo art show
pop up gallery, Portland, Oregon