Artist Nur Terzi will host an evening of poetry and music at the Sunbury Hume Global Learning Centre.
The Enduring Inspiration of Rumi will feature live readings, music and art by Terzi, who is currently hosting an exhibition in the gallery space.
A selection of Rumi’s poems will be read in multiple languages by Hume-based quests, set against the backdrop of Whirling Waters, Terzi’s exhibition inspired by Rumi’s writings.
These will include one read in English by behaviour support practitioner Zehra Eker, one in Farsi read by Deakin University psychology student Masuma Saeed, and one in Turkish read by interpreter and chaplain at Northern Hospital Özden Velipaşaoğlu.
Live music on the night will be performed by Gülşah Yıldırım, who will play the Oud, and Dilge Hanife Altunateş will be on vocals.
Terzi’s exhibition, Whirling Waters, showcases the dynamic beauty of Turkish Ebru marbling, illumination, and calligraphy.
A Turkish-Australian artist, she holds a deep appreciation for traditional Turkish-Islamic art, bringing a contemporary perspective to these ancient techniques.
Based in Hume, she has exhibited her work in various cultural and artistic spaces, sharing the timeless beauty of Ebru with new audiences while keeping its rich heritage alive in a modern context.
The free event will be held on Thursday, August 7 from 6.30pm to 8.30pm at the Sunbury Hume Global Learning Centre. For more information or to register, visit https://tinyurl.com/mxvv7br6
Tezri’s exhibition will also be on display in the gallery until Sunday, October 5.
