Artist Hale Ekinci discusses her inspirations behind the Oya: Borders of History exhibit in the Dittmar Gallery, running until Feb. 9. Email: [email protected], [email protected] Related...

Growing up in Turkey, Chicago-based artist Hale Ekinci was surrounded by the tradition of oya, lace trimmings that women use to accessorize their headscarves. Traditionally used by women to convey information...