Burcu ÜNLÜ

Artist

Burcu Ünlü was born in Düzce, which was still a district at the time, during a winter month in late 1982. As she grew up there, her journey from childhood to adulthood paralleled the transformation of Düzce into a province. Expanding her horizons to Istanbul, she completed her education at Fenerbahçe High School, coinciding with Düzce’s elevation to provincial status. Her path continued with studies in Public Relations at Bilgi University and Fashion Design at Lasalle College. Behind these choices lies a constant quest: to be connected with people, life, vitality, beauty, and goodness, and to live and share beyond mere interaction.

Driven by high energy, a passion for art, and a childlike sense of wonder, Burcu Ünlü continually pursues her dreams, stepping onto a journey of self-discovery that includes exploring her country, the world, and herself. Her passion for painting, which began five years ago, led her to depict sunrises and sunsets that reflect the spirit of the cities that have left a mark on her.

The dream of the paintings and exhibition you see today began with the creation of the ‘Reflection’ painting in September 2023, and culminated in 14 paintings, including the theme reflected by thirteen cities. These artworks, imbued with the radiance of the sun and sea, are reflections of what remains in Burcu Ünlü’s soul and heart from her inner journey. Her greatest wish is to reflect and multiply her light in this world, where each of us is a mirror to one another, just as the sun and the sea do. With this exhibition, she continues her artistic journey with the intention of reflecting her light in different forms.

January 2024, Istanbul