The author of Türkiye's first book on pyrography art, Kırmızıgül, met with Üsküdar University students

Muammer Kırmızıgül, the Pyrographist of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, met with Üsküdar University Communication Faculty students.
At the workshop event organized, artworks created using the pyrography technique attracted great interest. Kırmızıgül, the author of Türkiye’s first book on pyrography art, also mentioned that he received his first artist card.

The workshop conducted by Muammer Kırmızıgül, the Pyrographist of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, took place at the foyer area of the C-D Block on the South Campus of Üsküdar University. Kırmızıgül shared examples from his own working field with the participants.

"I wrote the first book on pyrography art in Türkiye"

During the event, Muammer Kırmızıgül shared his artistic journey and provided valuable insights with the students. He mentioned that he had written Türkiye’s first book on pyrography art, and Kırmızıgül stated: "The global name for our art is 'Pyrography,' which means writing with fire. In the past, there were no advanced tools, so metals were heated with fire to make designs, and this was called ‘searing’. It was not portraits like today; however, mostly works in the style of Anatolian motifs. Thanks to technological advancements, we can now create much more detailed works."

The first person to receive an artist card...

Kırmızıgül also mentioned that he received his first artist card after promoting and gaining acceptance for the art in Türkiye. He spoke about the process of popularizing pyrography art: "In Türkiye and around the world, it is generally known as 'wood burning.' However, we work with eight different materials that can be burned, not just wood. We also create on materials such as gourds, leather, paper, fabric, bone, eggs, and leaves."

Students showed great interest

Kırmızıgül demonstrated the pyrography technique to the students practically. The students had the opportunity to closely explore this art form by trying it themselves.

The event ended with the participants creating their own artworks.

 

Üsküdar News Agency (ÜNA)