The author's workshop “El-Cheber” (translated from the Crimean Tatar language as “country of masters”) by Rustem Skibin carefully preserves and develops traditional techniques for working with ceramics.
Rustem Skibin was born in 1976 in the city of Samarkand (Uzbekistan).
In 1996 he graduated from the Samarkand School of Arts with a degree in artist-teacher. In the same year he returned to his homeland in Crimea. From 1996 to 2000 he worked as the chief artist at the Tavrika ceramics enterprise in Simferopol. Based on the ornaments of Crimean Tatar embroidery, collected and deciphered by the artist and art critic Mamut Churlu, Rustem Skibin created his own style of polychrome painting of ceramic products, which carries the best features of the traditional culture of the Crimean Tatars. The master has perfectly mastered the method of creating new versions of ancient ornamental structures each time. The patterns of his works carry powerful positive energy inherent in the main program of existence - the continuation of life on earth. He created a series of unique dishes with exquisite calligraphic compositions. The artist actively collects, analyzes, and restores manufacturing technologies for various forms of traditional household pottery ceramics, studies and restores professional vocabulary. The master constantly finds ways to use his craft to expand the range of products. In addition to the main product of ornamented dishes and plates, it produces ceramic lamps, fountains, musical instruments, and decorative panels. His works are popular far beyond the borders of Crimea. She teaches at the Bakhchisarai children's ceramic studio “Chelmekchiler” (translated from the Crimean Tatar language as “potters”). In the village of Akropolis (Simferopol district), he created the creative workshop “El-Cheber”, in which he trained such masters as Aider Abibulaev and Asie Mushurova. Skibin is an active participant in regional and international exhibitions. Rustem is a constant participant in seminars and exhibitions of the Crimean Style project. Member of the creative association “Chatyr-Dag” (named after a mountain in Crimea). Candidate member of the National Union of Folk Art Masters of Ukraine. Member of the Association of Crimean Tatar Artists.